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Experience shows that the moment disciplinary action looms, some employees abandon the real dispute and head straight for their keyboards, hoping a social-media storm will drown out the facts.

When faced with the prospect of being implicated in a story by an investigative journalist, many influential business people instruct their lawyers to urgently apply to court to prevent the publication of the story.

The purpose of this article is to provide some insight into the rights and recourse available to a company when faced with the grim spectre

Earlier this year, the Pretoria High Court in Native Child Africa (Pty) Ltd v Akinwale reminded social media influencers to ensure that they understand the terms and conditions...

Baby Reindeer, a popular Netflix show released in April 2024, tells the allegedly true story of Scottish comedian Richard Gadd being stalked by an older Scottish woman, Martha.

Witnesses giving evidence before the Commission for Conciliation, Mediation and Arbitration ("CCMA") should take care when making statements that may expose them to defamation claims.

The recent repeal of the crime of criminal defamation in South Africa marks a significant victory for press freedom, and the right to freedom of expression.

The legal consequences of posting certain content on social media websites has landed many individuals in hot water in recent years.

The coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has, due to its high rate of transmissibility, unsettled many of us, forced us to distance ourselves socially, and to make adjustments to our way of life.

The South African Constitutional Court, in the case of United Democratic Movement and Another v Lebashe Investment Group (Pty) Limited and Others, delivered an important judgment regarding...