CAN I SUE SOMEONE IF THEY INSULT ME?
Being insulted by another person can be hurtful, embarrassing and damaging. Much of the time we’re told just to develop a thicker skin and move on, but what if the insult is an attack on you or your ability as a person? When it goes this far, it can be considered defamation. Damaging a person’s […]
BALANCING FREEDOM OF EXPRESSION AND DEFAMATION
Defamation law in South Africa is one of the most debated topics in our legal system. The reason being that South Africa is a democratic country founded on human dignity, equality and freedom of expression, to name just a few. These founding provisions in our constitution, together with the relevant Human Rights provisions, make it […]