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LPL4802 Assignment 1
Semester 2 2024 (287381) -
DUE 16 August 2024
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Critically discuss the decision of Mdlekeza v Gallie 2021 (4) 531 (wcc) with specific

reference to defamation and the claim for damages in that respect. Do not include a

discussion of the Prescription Act. Your discussion should include (but not limited to)

what constitutes defamation and how the court dealt with this in casu, the two-stage

inquiry, mitigating and aggravating factors. You should include your personal view of the

decision in casu and provide reasons for your view.

### Introduction




In the case of **Mdlekeza v Gallie 2021 (4) 531 (WCC)**, the court dealt with the issue

of defamation and the claim for damages arising from it. This discussion will focus on

what constitutes defamation, the court's handling of the matter, the two-stage inquiry for

defamation cases, and mitigating and aggravating factors. Additionally, I will provide my

personal view of the decision.




### What Constitutes Defamation




Defamation is the unlawful and intentional publication of a statement that injures

another person's reputation. For a statement to be considered defamatory, it must be:

1. **Published**: Communicated to someone other than the person it refers to.

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