South Africa Case Law

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