ZA Online Store (Pty) Ltd ta ISTORE v Derek and Others (2025/081458)
ZA Online Store (Pty) Ltd ta ISTORE v Derek and Others (2025/081458) [2025] ZAGPJHC 734 (9 June 2025)
The court found that the applicant had no contractual relationship with the first respondent and had paid its contractor in full. The respondents' campaign, including false statements and threats of protest at business premises and the CEO's residence, was calculated to apply reputational pressure and coerce the applicant into intervening in a third-party dispute. The ongoing publication of false claims on platforms lacking journalistic accountability perpetuated reputational harm. The court held that the applicant's right to reputation was infringed, that injury was ongoing and reasonably ap…
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- Final Interdict
- Defamation
- Urgent Application Rule 6 12
- Freedom Of Expression
- Reputational Harm
- Press Code And Media Accountability