The Tribunal held that remarks which were made by a radio presenter implied that the complainant 
is a person not to be trusted in the light of his having killed a dog. The radio presenter’s remarks were based on a report in a newspaper. The report made it clear that the complainant’s defence would be that he had acted in defence of his dogs. The Tribunal held that the remarks amounted to defamation and upheld the complaint. A fine of R25000 was imposed on the respondent radio station in the light of the seriousness of the implications of what was broadcast.
[2013] JOL 30063 (BCCSA)