The EFF hails the court's decision as a win for accountability in public office following the dismissal of Mabuyane's application.
The Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) has welcomed a ruling by the Eastern Cape High Court dismissing an application brought by Eastern Cape Premier Oscar Mabuyane against EFF leader Julius Malema, describing the judgment as a vindication of Malema's public allegations relating to the University of Fort Hare master's degree controversy.
Mabuyane had approached the court seeking an order declaring Malema's statements about his alleged involvement in irregularities surrounding a master's degree programme at the University of Fort Hare to be false, unlawful and defamatory.
He also sought an interdict preventing Malema from making further statements on the matter.
The EFF said the court's findings extended beyond merely dismissing the application.
