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2 hrs agoIn a striking legal bout that highlights the risks of unverified online allegations, a Durban businessman, Calvin Mathibeli, has formally withdrawn derogatory statements he posted about KwaZulu‑Natal Police Commissioner Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi after a court ruling compelled him to do so.
Mathibeli’s social media posts accused Mkhwanazi of being “captured by private interests” and implicated him in “organised hits,” inflammatory claims that triggered legal action.
The Durban High Court ordered Mathibeli not only to remove all offending material across digital platforms but also to refrain from issuing further comments about the commissioner.
His attempt to appeal the judgment was dismissed with costs, and lawyers confirmed in writing that Mathibeli has complied with the order, deleting the posts and committing to silence on the matter as required.
The case underscores how swiftly online accusations—especially against high‑profile public officials—can escalate into serious legal consequences when they fall outside the protection of defamation law, serving as a cautionary tale about responsible speech in the digital age.