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Karyn Maughan prosecution branded ‘intimidation’ and ‘attack on media freedom’

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Former President Jacob Zuma’s private prosecution of state Adv Billy Downer and News24 journalist Karyn Maughan has been labelled vindictive and an attack on media freedom. In this podcast, BizNews correspondent Michael Appel breaks down the charges laid against Downer and Maughan. The summons - served on Tuesday - instructs the duo to appear in the Pietermaritzburg High Court on 10 October 2022. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
7 Sep 2022 1PM English South Africa Investing · Business News

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