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Court orders Jozi FM DJ to retract defamatory Facebook post
ZA🏛️ PoliticsCenter7 hr. ago

Court orders Jozi FM DJ to retract defamatory Facebook post

A Jozi FM DJ named Tshepiso 'Musical Rose' Buthelezi was ordered by the Gauteng High Court to retract a defamatory Facebook post she made against Tshepo Junior Makgopa, another Jozi FM DJ. In the post, Buthelezi claimed that Makgopa influenced event organizers to exclude her from DJ line-ups and accused him of past assault, though the case was dismissed due to lack of evidence. The court ruled her Facebook post defamatory and unlawful, requiring her to remove the content and publish a retraction and apology within 24 hours. Buthelezi has stated she is considering her options regarding compliance. Makgopa responded by contrasting judicial proceedings with public opinion on social media, emphasizing the importance of legal procedures and evidence over unverified claims.

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Court orders Jozi FM DJ to retract defamatory Facebook post

A Jozi FM DJ named Tshepiso 'Musical Rose' Buthelezi was ordered by the Gauteng High Court to retract a defamatory Facebook post she made against Tshepo Junior Makgopa, another Jozi FM DJ. In the post, Buthelezi claimed that Makgopa influenced event organizers to exclude her from DJ line-ups and accused him of past assault, though the case was dismissed due to lack of evidence. The court ruled her Facebook post defamatory and unlawful, requiring her to remove the content and publish a retraction and apology within 24 hours. Buthelezi has stated she is considering her options regarding compliance. Makgopa responded by contrasting judicial proceedings with public opinion on social media, emphasizing the importance of legal procedures and evidence over unverified claims.

Bias read (Center): The article presents the court's ruling and both parties' responses without overtly favoring either side. It includes quotes from both Buthelezi and Makgopa, providing balanced perspectives. While the issue involves personal accusations and legal implications, the reporting remains neutral in tone,撮

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