The test for defamation (our term for libel) is similar to the UK’s test and the dangers are just as real. The purpose of defamation law is to protect integrity and reputation. In the context of our Bill of Rights and the right to freedom of expression that is enshrined in the Bill of Rights we find that: The law of defamation lies at the intersection of the freedom of speech and the protection of human dignity, both rights protected by the Bill of Rights (See the case of Khumalo v Holomisa 2002 (5) SA 401 (CC) - this quote is from the Bill of Rights Handbook by Iain Currie and Johan de Waal)
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