Multichoice (Proprietary) Limited and Others v National Prosecuting Authority and Another, In Re; S v Pistorius, In Re; Media 24 Limited and Others v Director of Public Prosecutions North Gauteng and Others (10193/2014) [2014] ZAGPPHC 37

3rd March 2014

Multichoice (Proprietary) Limited and Others v National Prosecuting Authority and Another, In Re; S v Pistorius, In Re; Media 24 Limited and Others v Director of Public Prosecutions North Gauteng and Others (10193/2014) [2014] ZAGPPHC 37

Oscar Pistorius
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Summary: Application for broadcast permission of criminal trial – Contestation of Constitutional Rights – Right of Freedom of Expression – Right to a Fair Trial – Open Justice Principle - Balancing exercise of contesting rights – Court’s discretionary power in terms of Section 173 of the Constitution – objective is to uphold Interests of Justice. Full audio and limited audio-visual and photography relief permitted