By Johnathan Paoli
Trade union Solidarity has launched legal action against Minister in the Presidency Khumbudzo Ntshavheni, accusing her of defamation over repeated claims that the organisation and its affiliate, are spreading misinformation and committing acts tantamount to treason.
In a formal legal notice served on Ntshavheni, Solidarity CEO Dirk Hermann demanded that the minister withdraw a media statement made on 27 March, in which she alleged that Solidarity and AfriForum had engaged in a “misinformation and disinformation campaign” during their joint visit to the United States.
“This campaign against AfriForum and Solidarity is absurd. It all started on 3 February when the African National Congress issued a press release accusing AfriForum of spreading misinformation, without a shred of evidence. Since then, Solidarity has been dragged into this fabricated narrative,” he said.
The organisation is also seeking an unconditional public apology within seven days, citing serious reputational damage.
Hermann claims
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