Freedom of Expression
Bester and Magudumana threaten court action to stop book release
Thabo Bester wants to “avoid being prosecuted by and in the media”, according to his lawyers
Brief | 11 October 2023
UCT should not host anti-gay professor
Patrick Lumumba’s statements perpetuate lies about same-sex relationships in African history
Opinion | 4 July 2023
AmaBhungane ungagged to report on Moti files
The investigative news agency has overturned a gagging order brought by the Moti Group
Law | 3 July 2023
Moti Group are bullies, says amaBhungane lawyer
AmaBhungane investigations agency is in court to overturn a “gagging” order limiting their reporting on the Moti Group
Law | 27 June 2023
Reality show cleared of inciting domestic violence and hatred
Decision against Moja Love by BCCSA commissioner overturned
News | 22 June 2023
Moti Group accused of bringing SLAPP suit
Media freedom organisations have asked to join court proceedings in the amaBhungane “gagging” case
Law | 22 June 2023
Free media at stake in battle between amaBhungane and Moti Group
Parties head to court again on 27 June, following Judge Holland-Muter’s ex-parte “gagging” order
Law | 20 June 2023
AmaBhungane fights back
The investigative journalist outfit has applied to court to urgently reconsider the “gagging order” curbing its reporting on the Moti Group
Law | 10 June 2023
Judge slams ruling against amaBhungane
“I cannot understand how this order was granted” - Judge.
Law | 3 June 2023