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Defamation Suits

Eastern Cape MEC sues activist for defamation
National
/ 30 September 2020

Eastern Cape MEC sues activist for defamation

“The province’s member of the executive council for transport Weziwe Tikana-Gxothiwe is suing a United Front activist for Facebook posts he made that she says paint her as corrupt.”

By Anna Majavu
Defamation law’s face is changing
Article
/ 23 August 2019

Defamation law’s face is changing

With big-money claims in rapidly heard defamation cases seemingly increasing, what does it mean?

By Franny Rabkin
Tau, Mashaba ‘defamatory’ comments drama halted by court
Article
/ 11 February 2019

Tau, Mashaba ‘defamatory’ comments drama halted by court

Mayor Herman Mashaba approached the court to seek relief against former Joburg mayor Parks Tau who described him as sexist and anti-black in 2016

By Mashadi Kekana
Zuma puts ‘personal sentiments’ aside to drop media cases
Article
/ 31 May 2013

Zuma puts ‘personal sentiments’ aside to drop media cases

President Jacob Zuma has dropped all outstanding defamation cases against the media for cartoons and articles he considered offensive.

By Staff Reporter
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Article
/ 10 February 2012

KwaZulu-Natal will pay Cele’s legal costs

The taxpayer is picking up the tab for suspended police chief Bheki Cele’s defamation case as "a matter of principle".

By Mandy de Waal

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