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Naming and shaming on Facebook and social media

A recent Pretoria High Court judgment has vividly illustrated the dangers of naming and shaming on Facebook. In Hechter v Benade [full judgment - PDF], decided on 5 December 2016, the court ordered the defendant to pay R350 000.00 in damages for defamation, plus legal costs and interest.   The dispute centered around two neighbours, … Continue reading Naming and shaming on Facebook and social media

Facebook Defamation

Facebook DefamationAs discussed recently, defamation on social media platforms, and more particularly Facebook, is becoming less of a phenomenon and more of a norm.  Statistics 
released in the latter half of 2012 demonstrate that we are witnessing a seismic shift in our contact and connection methodologies. Even the American Bar Association has changed their Model … Continue reading Facebook Defamation