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Delict [2023] ZAFSHC 133

Ramakarane v Lephoi (4474/2020)

Ramakarane v Lephoi (4474/2020) [2023] ZAFSHC 133 (21 April 2023)

Court
Free State High Court, Bloemfontein
Case number
4474/2020
Judge
Africa

The High Court held that radio statements calling the plaintiff corrupt were defamatory. Truth and public-interest defences failed, and damages plus an apology were ordered.

  • Defamation
  • Damages Quantification
  • Public Interest Defence
  • Truth Defence
  • Public-interest-defence
  • Truth-defence
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