ARTsolar

Local solar panel manufacturer imports 99% of its product, court told

In a case with implications for freedom of expression, ARTsolar gagged critics who raised concerns about how many of its solar panels are made in SA

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Law | 16 May 2025

“Gagged” businessman seeks to prove he was right

Shipping company called in to reveal details of ARTsolar’s imports

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Law | 30 April 2025

Constitutional challenge to ARTsolar’s gag order

Whistleblowers argue their right to freedom of expression has been violated. AmaBhungane has applied to join the case.

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Brief | 22 April 2025

Companies should think twice before gagging journalists

Why the ARTsolar case is important

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GroundView | 17 April 2025

Solar company changed its story just before gagging whistleblowers

Whistleblower alleges he was tricked into believing he was buying locally made material

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News | 17 April 2025

Court victory for freedom of expression: IDC ungags itself

“There is no absolute right to be protected from being the subject of defamatory allegations” says acting judge

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Law | 11 April 2025

IDC challenges court order preventing it from interviewing whistleblowers

R90-million awarded to ARTsolar under investigation

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Law | 8 April 2025

Durban judge gags journalist

Reporter prevented from exposing claims that a solar panel company misled a client

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Law | 27 March 2025