Hartland Lifestyle Estate (Pty) Ltd and Another v APC Marketing (Pty)Ltd and Another (6831/2023)
Hartland Lifestyle Estate (Pty) Ltd and Another v APC Marketing (Pty)Ltd and Another (6831/2023) [2023] ZAWCHC 150 (13 June 2023)
The court found that the respondents published statements on social media that were defamatory of the applicants, alleging unlawful conduct, safety violations, and fraud without substantiating these claims. The respondents failed to provide any expert evidence or factual foundation for their defence of truth and public interest. The applicants, on the other hand, provided affidavits from qualified professionals confirming compliance with building regulations and refuting the allegations. The court held that the applicants established a clear right to protection of their reputation, that the b…
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- Defamation
- Final Interdict
- Social Media Publication
- Corporate Reputation
- National Building Regulations
- Removal Of Defamatory Content