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When posts go too far, Attorney Thapelo Malatji speaks on defamation law in South Africa

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On this week’s segment, we’re diving into an important topic: defamation law in South Africa, especially in the age of social media. Hlekani had a conversation with attorney Thapelo Malatjie to unpack how South African defamation law applies online, what you can say, what crosses the line, and what happens when your post goes too far.
28 Oct 2025 English South Africa Business · Arts

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