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The controversial Bill’s ‘fair use’ clause risks giveaway of South African news media’s content to digital platforms

High court strikes down bid to gag Mail & Guardian

The court said the application plainly raised constitutional issues of reporting in the public interest

  • Des Erasmus
4 min read
The Gauteng high court is setting down civil trials as far ahead as 2031. Photo: Sharon Seretlo/Gallo Images

Mail & Guardian defends application for a gag order

The lawsuit is the latest example of business entities trying to bar the media from reporting

  • Eyaaz
8 min read