Moti interdict a ‘most egregious abuse’, judge rules in massive vindication for amaBhungane and journalism

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In setting aside a gag order obtained against the investigative news agency amaBhungane, Judge Roland Sutherland reaffirmed some of the key principles of media freedom.

 

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