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High Court judge sues Harvest FM radio station
According to a letter from her lawyer, Justice 'Maseforo Mahase has claimed that a programme aired by the station contained defamatory remarks against her.
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Privately-owned radio stations off the air amid demonstrations
One of the stations' managers said a government official had told her station to "mend its ways" or face being shut down.
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High-ranking police officer sues Harvest FM and radio presenter
Assistant Police Commisioner Thakane Theko has accused journalist Relebohile Moyeye and the radio station of defaming her by alleging that she was involved in fraudulent activities.
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Political opposition leader threatens to shoot journalist
Reporter Caswell Tlali was threatened while seeking comment on a criminal case involving a close family member of the opposition leader.
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