28-06-2025
Shivambu retracts 'drugs and alcohol' claim about MK Party's Ndhlela
In the letter, the attorneys described the allegations as false, defamatory and malicious.
'The statements were made with reckless disregard for their truthfulness,' the letter read. 'As a public representative and a member of the MK Party, you are duty-bound to ensure that your public statements are accurate and do not unjustly harm others.'
Shivambu was given 48 hours to publish an apology and a retraction of his statement on X, and to pin the post for a minimum of seven days, stating that 'the allegations were false, without foundation and that you regret making them'.
Shivambu was also required to contact eNCA and request that they broadcast a correction of his statement.
Failure to comply with the demands within 48 hours would lead to further legal action, including a defamation case in the high court, a court order compelling him to retract his statement and issue an apology, and liability for all costs associated with the legal proceedings.
Despite his apology, Ndhlela has filed a civil case against Shivambu.
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