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

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Law | 17 July 2025

Judges should respect press freedom

There have been too many prepublication gag orders in recent times

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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

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Law | 9 June 2025

Ombud says no to Zapiro’s “White Genocide” cartoon

Ruling raises questions about Press Council’s approach to satire

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Law | 15 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