Editorial Policy

1. About This Publication

Bloemfontein Daily (bloemfonteindaily.co.za) is a regional digital news publication covering Bloemfontein and the broader Free State area. It is operated by LinkDaddy LLC as part of the PR Daddy News Grid — a network of South African regional news nodes.

Our mission is to provide timely, accurate, and locally relevant news and information to communities across South Africa, with a commitment to transparency in how that content is produced.

2. AI-Assisted Content Disclosure

Bloemfontein Daily uses artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in the research, drafting, and production of editorial content. This disclosure is made in the interest of full transparency with our readers and in compliance with emerging best practices for AI-assisted journalism.

Specifically:

• Author personas on this publication are AI-assisted editorial identities. They are not human journalists. Each author profile carries an explicit AI-Assisted label and is structured in accordance with the Schema.org AutomatedAgent specification.
• Article content is generated with AI assistance and is reviewed for factual accuracy, relevance, and editorial quality before publication. We do not publish content that we believe to be false or misleading.
• Press releases and submitted content are published as received from the submitting organisation, with minimal editorial modification. The submitting organisation is responsible for the accuracy of submitted content.

We believe AI-assisted journalism, when practised transparently and responsibly, can expand access to local news coverage for communities that are underserved by traditional media. Our commitment is to accuracy, not to concealment.

3. Editorial Standards

All content published on Bloemfontein Daily is subject to the following standards:

• Accuracy: We strive to ensure all factual claims are verifiable. Where information is uncertain or unverified, we indicate this clearly.
• Fairness: We do not publish content intended to defame, harass, or unfairly damage the reputation of any individual or organisation.
• Independence: Editorial decisions are made independently of commercial or advertising relationships. Sponsored content, where published, is clearly labelled.
• Corrections: If you identify a factual error in any article, please contact us at [email protected]. We will review and correct errors promptly.
• Sources: Where possible, we cite primary sources. AI-generated content is based on publicly available information at the time of generation.

4. Content Responsibility

While we use AI tools to assist in content production, LinkDaddy LLC remains editorially responsible for all content published on this site. We are the publisher of record and accept responsibility for ensuring content meets the standards set out in this policy.

We comply with the Press Code of South Africa as a guiding framework, the Electronic Communications and Transactions Act 25 of 2002 (ECT Act), and the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA) in our operations.

5. Contact the Editorial Team

For editorial queries, corrections, or complaints, contact:

• Email: [email protected]
• Operator: LinkDaddy LLC, 509 N Prescott Avenue, Suite B, Clearwater, Florida 33755, USA
• Network: PR Daddy News Grid

6. Related Policies

• Privacy Policy — How we handle personal data under POPIA and the ECT Act
• Terms of Use — Conditions governing use of this publication