When procedure speaks louder than reputation
In the High Court Pretoria Division[1], the Applicant, Vusi Thembekwayo, brought an application seeking final interdictory relief against the Respondent, Sizwe Dhlomo. This sought to
Can You Accuse a Company of Racism Online? Understanding the Barloworld Judgment
The case of Barloworld South Africa (Pty) Ltd v Fisokuhle Multi Services CC and Another [2026] ZAGPJHC 616 is an important South African judgment about
Canal+’s MultiChoice Turnaround: cost-cutting, Showmax’s demise, and the risk of falling foul of merger conditions
MultiChoice continues to face an uphill battle to remain both in business, and in lawmakers’ good books. For years, MultiChoice has been losing its customer
Access to information, copyright and litigation: lessons from Mashashane v SABC
In Mashashane v SABC[1], the applicant, Marothi Josias Mashashane, sought access to records relating to a television programme broadcast by the South African Broadcasting Corporation
Digital Terrestrial Television Broadcasting Regulations, 2026 published by ICASA today
Overview ICASA has, today, published the Digital Terrestrial Television Broadcasting Regulations, 2026, together with a comprehensive Reasons Document. These Regulations establish a new, permanent regulatory
The Future of the SABC Bill
The South African Broadcasting Corporation (“SABC”) has, for many years, been faced with significant financial strain and stress. A solution to this problem has plagued
New Hate Crimes Regulations 2023: What You Need to Know
The Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development has recently published Draft Regulations in terms of the Prevention and Combating of Hate Crimes and Hate Speech
The unauthorised disclosure of HIV status is not defamation.
In this case[1] and in the court a quo, the respondent (“B”, a NUMSA employee), amongst others, instituted action against the appellants (NUMSA and “Zitho”
You can be held responsible for sharing harmful or false claims made by others on social media.
In the case of Fikile Mbalula v Anele Mda, the applicant, Fikile Mbalula, Secretary-General of the African National Congress (ANC), brought an urgent interdict against
Should Podcasts Be Regulated Like Radio Stations?
Should Podcasts Be Regulated Like Radio Stations to Combat Hate Speech? The recent controversies surrounding popular South African podcasts have ignited a national debate on