LEBO KESWA | The price of speaking out: why Ntsiki Mazwai’s judgment is unfair
This case exposes the selective nature of how defamation laws are applied in favour of powerful men
17 March 2025 - 04:30
The recent court decision allowing DJ Euphonik to seize Ntsiki Mazwai’s assets is a glaring example of how South Africa’s justice system continues to favour those with deep pockets. While Ntsiki is known for her outspoken and controversial views, in this particular case she was not the one who initially made the allegations, she merely retweeted an existing post. The judgment against her, therefore, is not only disproportionate but also serves as a warning to those who dare to challenge power, privilege and patriarchy...
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