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Court orders EFF to apologise for Gqubule and Harber ‘StratCom’ claim

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The Johannesburg high court says the EFF had brought no evidence to back up the allegation
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Defamation law’s face is changing

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With big-money claims in rapidly heard defamation cases seemingly increasing, what does it mean?
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Letters to the editor: November 10 to November 16 2017

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Readers write in about posthumous defamation, and fact checking before publishing articles
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Phosa testifies about Mabuza spy report in defamation case

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Mpumalanga Premier David Mabuza sued former ANC higher-up Mathews Phosa for defamation for allegedly fabricating a controversial spy report.
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Guptas threaten legal action against Mentor over Facebook comments

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The Gupta family on Tuesday challenged Mentor to file an affidavit stating under oath that she was offered a ministerial position by the family.
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The case against criminal defamation

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The ANC has dropped a welcome bombshell, saying the law has a chilling effect on free speech.
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Editorial: ANC sees sense on punitive law

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There are procedures and forums against any report that impairs someone's dignity and reputation; criminal defamation suits are unnecessary.
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The dangers of criminalising defamation

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The recent conviction of a journalist shows how the law can be used to muzzle freedom of expression.
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Court throws out Zuma’s R5m case against Rapport

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Beeld has reported President Jacob Zuma's defamation case of R5-million against Rapport has been dismissed with costs.
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Ten things about defamation

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The Law of South Africa dictionary defines defamation as a statement that "has the effect of injuring a plaintiff's reputation".
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Carte Blanche to appeal defamation ruling

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Carte Blanche plan to appeal a ruling saying they are guilty of defamation after airing an insert about the safety of Gold Reef City's rides.
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Gold Reef City wins defamation case against Carte Blanche

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The Gold Reef City theme park has won a defamation case against current affairs show <em>Carte Blanche</em>, reports said on Thursday.
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