My statement on the Concourt ruling

Privileged to have acted for Derek Hanekom with Pooja Dela Lavanya Pillay and other members of WW Media Law Team

Apology accepted. As far as I am concerned, the matter is now closed, apart from the determination of costs and damages, and we can move on.

Finally, almost a year after being ordered to do so, President Zuma has apologised to our client Derek Hanekom 🙌🏾 WW Media Law Team

Today’s apology by former president Zuma to Derek Hanekom , even if not sincere, is an important component of being held accountable for disinformation. (Court can’t order someone to take the high road). And it’s part of a package of vindication ordered by the court 1/

Thank you to an outstanding legal team and counsel! Dario Milo Pooja Dela Lavanya Pillay and others.

[Statement] Update on SARS-COV-2 Coronavirus vaccine rollout strategy by the Minister of National Department of Health, Zweli Mkhize #COVID19SA gov.za/speeches/minis…

(1/2) Judgment: RICA is unconstitutional to the extent that it fails to provide adequate safeguards to protect the right to privacy, as buttressed by the rights to freedom of expression and the media, access to courts and a fair trial.

Congratulations to the new Webber Wentzel Senior Associates! We wish you all the best in your new roles at the firm.

Thanks Dario Milo !

And a very comprehensive judgment by Justice Keightley. We were privileged to have acted for Maria Ramos Webber Wentzel Pooja Dela Lavanya Pillay with Advocates Steven Budlender Jason Mitchell & Sagwadi Mabunda

Ramos v Independent Media & Three Others - Judgment - Keightley, J - 2021-05-28 bit.ly/RamosVsIndepen… #MariaRamos #IndependentNewspapers #Defamation #Apology Dario Milo via Webber Wentzel

Our article on amaBhungane ‘s role in the CR17 case - such a privilege to have been a part of the team on this matter Dario Milo

ConCourt #Qwelane judgment: Sticks and stones may break my bones, but #hatespeech is unlawful. The ConCourt’s Qwelane judgment balances the competing rights implicated in any hate speech case. Insights by Dario Milo & Lavanya Pillay. Daily Maverick bit.ly/3jnJfNR

Thanks Ben!

SA #vaccinepassport – the legal ‘test’ you should know about. Restricting access to public spaces or employment to vaccinated people raises important & complex constitutional questions - by Dario Milo, Lavanya Pillay & Bernadette Lotter. BusinessTech bit.ly/3AGa9Ik

Privileged to represent amaBhungane in another landmark case - a victory before the Full Bench for transparency and accountability. Thanks to Lavanya Pillay Kuhle Mavuso of my team Webber Wentzel and Adv Steven Budlender & Tshidiso Ramogale for excellent advocacy as always.

Donations to political party candidates must now see the light of day after successful court challenge by amaBhungane. Insights by Dario Milo and Lavanya Pillay. They acted for amaBhungane in the litigation. Daily Maverick bit.ly/3y36jIX

MEDIA AND THE LAW OP-ED: Popia and the delicate balance between press freedom, freedom of expression and data protection dailymaverick.co.za/article/2022-0…

Great piece by my brilliant colleague Lavanya Pillay Webber Wentzel - good that there is a POPIA exemption for journalistic activity; important to protect freedom of expression