Martin Sylvester Welz (born 19 October 1945) is a South African journalist[1] and the editor of Noseweek magazine,[2] known for his investigative work on controversial issues such as government and corporate corruption.
A report by Welz while he was working for the Sunday Times from 1977–1981 saw an R180-million defamation claim instituted against himself and the paper by Lebanese businessman, Salim el Hajj.
While at the Express, he won the Stellenbosch farmers' Winery Award in 1983 for a series, exposing the corrupt pharmaceutical empire established by businessmen Isaac Kay and David Tabatznik.
[8] Judge Andre Le Grange of the Cape High Court dismissed Peacock's case with costs, but stated that the plaintiff may pursue damages for defamation against Noseweek.
[9] In 2008, Welz reported that a ship due to dock in Durban harbour carried a shipment of Chinese weapons bound for Zimbabwe.