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Delict [2014] ZAGPJHC 304

Branko v Moffat and Another (30069/12)

Branko v Moffat and Another (30069/12) [2014] ZAGPJHC 304 (10 June 2014)

Court
South Gauteng High Court, Johannesburg
Case number
30069/12
Judge
M Victor

High Court defamation matter involving boxing promoter Milenkovic Branko and statements by Boxing South Africa’s CEO about Noni Tenge’s title defence.

  • Defamation
  • Injuria
  • Damages For Reputation
  • Malice
  • Truth And Public Benefit
  • Constitutional Freedom Of Expression
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Delict [2009] ZAECGHC 27

Bassingthwaighte v Kuhlmann (EL 526/06)

Bassingthwaighte v Kuhlmann (EL 526/06) [2009] ZAECGHC 27 (11 May 2009)

Court
Eastern Cape High Court, Grahamstown
Case number
EL 526/06
Judge
Revelas

The High Court held that the defendant’s widely circulated emails were defamatory, rejected truth, rixa, and free-speech defences, and awarded the plaintiff R150,000.

  • Defamation
  • Damages Assessment
  • Publication Of Electronic Media
  • Rixa Defence
  • Qualified Privilege
  • Constitutional Freedom Of Expression
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