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Constitutional Law [2015] ZACC 1

Democratic Alliance v African National Congress and Another (CCT 76/14)

Democratic Alliance v African National Congress and Another (CCT 76/14) [2015] ZACC 1; 2015 (2) SA 232 (CC); 2015 (3) BCLR 298 (CC) (19 January 2015)

Court
Constitutional Court
Case number
CCT 76/14
Judges
Moseneke DCJ, Cameron J, Froneman J, Jafta J, Khampepe J, Leeuw AJ, Madlanga J, Nkabinde J, Van der Westhuizen J, Zondo J

The Constitutional Court held that the DA’s Nkandla SMS was comment on a public report, not false information under the Electoral Act.

  • Freedom Of Expression
  • Electoral Act Section 89
  • Electoral Code Of Conduct
  • Fair Comment
  • Right To Free And Fair Elections
  • Statutory Interpretation
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