Public relations and communications association
Complaint against Bell Pottinger employee Kevin Read discontinued
It was one of two complaints lodged by the Democratic Alliance in connection with the UK agency's work for the Gupta family in SA.
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Bell Pottinger dismisses 'sinking ship' rumours
Since it was labelled as an unethical firm by the PRCA, some of the agency's clients chose to drop the firm.
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Bell Pottinger could be forced to shut down by end of 2017
There are also reports of major clients, including HSBC Bank, abandoning the company that met its own PR nightmare by working with the Gupta family on a racially divisive campaign.
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Bell Pottinger had to be punished - PRCA
The association dismissed out of hand the agency's claim that it had no idea the campaign it ran could have inflamed racial discord.
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Bell Pottinger appeal against racial hatred finding to be discussed
The DA approached the PRCA in London with evidence against Bell Pottinger that it attempted to sow racial hatred in South Africa while working with the Gupta-run Oakbay.
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DA confirms Bell Pottinger complaint upheld by PRCA
The party says this means the association has agreed that the public relations (PR) firm did indeed violate its professional charter.
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[UPDATE] Bell Pottinger hearing concludes
The DA will also host a picket outside the offices of Bell Pottinger in London this afternoon.
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DA requests Bell Pottinger hearing be open to public
According to the PRCA's procedures, an open hearing can only be done if both parties and the committee members agree to it.
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‘DA, Bell Pottinger can appoint other parties to support respective cases’
The Public Relations and Communications Association (PRCA) is investigating a complaint by the opposition party that Bell Pottinger stirred racial tensions in South Africa.
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Bell Pottinger, DA submission deadline set for next week
The company is accused of using racially divisive tactics to discredit Gupta family critics and those of President Jacob Zuma.
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British PR association confirms probe into Bell Pottinger
The PR agency has repeatedly denied any wrongdoing and has reportedly appointed a law firm to audit the work it has done for the Gupta-owned Oakbay Investments.
