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Constitutional Law [2020] ZAGPJHC 391

Democratic Alliance v South African Broadcasting Corporation SOC Limited (20/33806)

Democratic Alliance v South African Broadcasting Corporation SOC Limited (20/33806) [2020] ZAGPJHC 391 (11 December 2020)

Court
South Gauteng High Court, Johannesburg
Case number
20/33806
Judge
R Strydom

The High Court ordered the SABC to broadcast the DA’s federal congress live on SABC2, finding that free-to-air coverage was required to reach the widest audience.

  • Freedom Of Expression
  • Public Broadcasting Duties
  • Editorial Independence
  • Mandatory Interdict
  • Review Of Administrative Action
  • Broadcasting Act Interpretation
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Commercial And Corporate [2016] ZASCA 174

South African Broadcasting Corporation Soc Limited v Massstores (Pty) Ltd (914/2015)

South African Broadcasting Corporation Soc Limited v Massstores (Pty) Ltd (914/2015) [2016] ZASCA 174 (25 November 2016)

Court
Supreme Court of Appeal
Case number
914/2015
Judges
Lewis, Wallis, Zondi, Schoeman, Schippers

The court held that “sell” in section 27(4) of the Broadcasting Act requires completion by delivery, so Masstores was not liable for penalties.

  • Broadcasting Act Interpretation
  • Dealer Liability
  • Penalty Provisions
  • Sale And Delivery
  • Condonation
  • Special Leave To Appeal
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