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Reputational harm: ANC secretary general Fikile Mbalula and ANC Johannesburg chairperson Loyiso Masuku, below, were both defamed on social media and approached the courts to have the defamatory posts removed. Photos: X
CONGRESS OF THE PEOPLE COPE

Social media fuels defamation cases

When someone is defamed, particularly online, speed matters

  • John Makate
4 min read
“The conclusions of the Public Protector to the contrary are, with respect, unsubstantiated and prejudicial. They are strongly denied,” Mbalula said in a statement on Friday. (Oupa Nkosi/M&G)
ADRIAAN BASSON

Mbalula allegations heaping up

Questions around how Mbalula had paid for his trip to Las Vegas were first raised during a twitter spat between Minister Mbalula and Adriaan Basson.

  • Pieter-Louis Myburgh
5 min read
South Africa has many macro-assets attractive to investors, such as a vibrant democracy, a relatively diversi?ed economy, abundant natural resources and a transparent legal system.
ABUSE OF STATE FUNDS

Bite the hand that corrupts, for SA’s sake

Legal frameworks need to be strengthened to stop the systematic abuse of state funds by politicians.

  • Tutu Faleni
5 min read