EFF leader Julius Malema EFF leader Julius Malema
The EFF has welcomed the dismissal of Eastern Cape Premier Oscar Mabuyane defamation case against party 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 Eastern Cape High Court's findings extended beyond merely dismissing the application.
