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South African court rejects Unisa gag order on journalist

A South African High Court dismissed Unisa's attempt to gag a journalist via interdict, part of a pattern of institutions using legal tactics to suppress reporting and impose legal costs. The ruling reaffirms press freedom but does not address the underlying story. This matters as it signals judicial resistance to SLAPP-style litigation in South Africa.

Daily Maverickabout 16 hours agoZAengCredibility 34%View source

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Significance0.5
Source credibility0.3

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