Court bounces bouncer in breach of privacy case against journos, police

A man whose criminal history was outlined in court, then published, has had all but his defamation case rejected

17 November 2020 - 19:27 By Tania Broughton

Former Durban fireman and nightclub bouncer Hector Britts has lost his case against two journalists and the police minister, who he accused of breaching his privacy by disclosing his criminal history...

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