Two brothers who allegedly "assaulted any black person found walking in the area" were found not guilty of the murder of Mondli Majola, 19, in Phoenix during the 2021 July unrest.
The language and tone of papers submitted in a civil matter by two legal counsel instructed by a Makhanda law firm prompted the ire of the judge who heard the case.
Media rights organisations have likened Jacob Zuma’s private prosecution of journalist Karen Maughan to a strategic lawsuit against public participation (SLAPP) case - aimed at silencing her.
The South African National Editors’ Forum (Sanef) and other civil society organisations will picket on Wednesday in support of journalist Karyn Maughan as she seeks to have the private prosecution brought against her by former president Jacob Zuma struck off the roll.