If you follow international legal news, you may have noticed that on Friday 29 July 2022 judgment was handed down in the high-profile defamation case between Rebekah Vardy and Coleen Rooney. The full judgment is available here. The case was informally referred to as the “Wagatha Christie trial” – a play on the famous British … Continue reading Naming and shaming on social media in South Africa
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Hate Speech – an overview of the current legal position and discussion on the Old South African Flag case
The preamble to South Africa’s Constitution defines the nation as one that is united in diversity – it further sets out the basis for a non-racial democracy. Given South Africa’s traumatic and racist history, the new constitutional dispensation is based on values of freedom, equality, and dignity. The preamble reads in full as follows: We, the people … Continue reading Hate Speech – an overview of the current legal position and discussion on the Old South African Flag case
Interdicts and #StateCapture
A highly anticipated legal battle is underway in the North Gauteng High Court today (1 November 2016). President Jacob Zuma, Mineral Resources Minister Mosebenzi Zwane and Co-operative Governance and Traditional Affairs Minister Des van Rooyen are seeking to interdict (prevent the disclosure of) former Public Prosecutor, Thuli Madonsela’s findings on the so-called #StateCapture allegations.Briefly, State … Continue reading Interdicts and #StateCapture
Racist Posts on Social Media
Overview A recent, heinous post on social media ignited national debate about hate speech, racism, crimen injuria and the right to freedom of expression. In the subsequent debate, amongst other things, Gareth Cliff was fired as an idols judge and Jawitz Properties went to great lengths to distance itself from the racist post … Continue reading Racist Posts on Social Media
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