EFF and Others v Manuel (711/2019) [2020] ZASCA 172 (17 December 2020)

Jurisdiction: South Africa
Citation: EFF and Others v Manuel (711/2019) [2020] ZASCA 172 (17 December 2020)
Media Neutral Citation: [2020] ZASCA 172
Hearing date: 2 November 2020
Court: Supreme Court of Appeal of South Africa
Case number: 711/2019
Judges: Navsa JA, Wallis JA, Saldulker JA, Molemela JA, Poyo-Dlwati AJA
Judgment date: 17 December 2020
Language: English
Type: Judgment
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Flynote: Defamation – defences – lack of animus iniuriandi – whether
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requirements of – whether extending to individuals using social media – whether interdict appropriate – whether order for apology competent –whether damages claimable in proceedings by way of application.

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