Freedom of Expression
ARTsolar throws in the towel in “gagging” case
The company had wanted to stop three “whistleblowers” and a journalist from reporting that it was importing and not locally manufacturing its solar panels
Law | 17 July 2025
Judges should respect press freedom
There have been too many prepublication gag orders in recent times
GroundView | 15 July 2025
Cardiologist “gags” Carte Blanche
Despite having had multiple chances to respond, Dr Ntando Duze still managed to secure an interdict to halt the airing of a programme on allegations of malpractice
Law | 9 June 2025
Ombud says no to Zapiro’s “White Genocide” cartoon
Ruling raises questions about Press Council’s approach to satire
Law | 15 May 2025
“Gagged” businessman seeks to prove he was right
Shipping company called in to reveal details of ARTsolar’s imports
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.
Brief | 22 April 2025
Companies should think twice before gagging journalists
Why the ARTsolar case is important
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
News | 17 April 2025
Solar manufacturer ARTsolar gagged a reporter. So we asked the owner some tough questions
Interview | 14 April 2025