Think Before You Post: Defamation And Social Media Part 2
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Think Before You Post: Defamation And Social Media Part 2

2024-07-25 Gobhoza Legal
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Who Can Be a Plaintiff for Purposes of a Defamation Suit?

Recently, members of the public have come out in droves on social media, expressing their displeasure about the services rendered at certain public hospitals. Can the government, particularly the Ministry of Health, institute, defamation proceedings against such individuals? Who can be a plaintiff for purposes of a defamation lawsuit?