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Delict [2016] ZALMPPHC 3

Komape v Lamola (HCA12/2015)

Komape v Lamola (HCA12/2015) [2016] ZALMPPHC 3 (17 June 2016)

Court
Limpopo High Court, Polokwane
Case number
HCA12/2015
Judges
E.M Makgoba, M Madima

The High Court dismissed an appeal in a defamation claim, finding the impugned words were not defamatory in context and that publication was not proved.

  • Defamation
  • Publication Requirement
  • Objective Test For Defamation
  • Burden Of Proof
  • Publication-requirement
  • Objective-test
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Delict [2011] ZAGPPHC 81

Kruger v Botha (A598/08)

Kruger v Botha (A598/08) [2011] ZAGPPHC 81 (31 May 2011)

Court
North Gauteng High Court, Pretoria
Case number
A598/08
Judges
Matojane, Msimeki, Fabricius

High Court appeal in a defamation claim arising from a radio interview about delays in the Compensation Commissioner’s office; appeal dismissed with costs.

  • Defamation
  • Animus Iniuriandi
  • Objective Test For Defamation
  • Quantum Of Damages
  • Objective-test
  • Radio-broadcast
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