Court Backs Mkhwanazi, Slams Mathibeli's Defamation Bid
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KwaZulu-Natal Police Commissioner Lieutenant-General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi secured a significant victory in court against Durban businessman Calvin Mathibeli. The Durban High Court dismissed Mathibelis attempt to appeal a previous ruling that required him to retract defamatory statements made against Mkhwanazi. The statements, which included accusations of corruption and ordering hits, were spread on social media, radio, and TV, damaging Mkhwanazis reputation and that of the police force. Mathibelis legal team argued that the retraction order was unreasonable, but Mkhwanazis lawyers countered that withdrawing false statements was simply a matter of respect and not protected under free speech rights to insult others. The judge agreed, stating that the ruling was about taking back the words, not apologizing. Mkhwanazi praised the decision, emphasizing that it serves as a reminder for those who spread unproven allegations and upholds the rights of everyone involved.
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