The Moti Group claims amaBhungane is illegally in possession of its documents and wants them returned.The Moti Group went to court after amaBhungane published a series of exposés on the business and its founder Zunaid Moti under the series name #MotiFiles.The Moti Group previously went to court on an ex-parte basis and in camera to get a gag order against amaBhungane, as well as an order to hand over the documents. These orders were granted.
The Gauteng High Court in Johannesburg on Tuesday heard arguments by both parties around the trove of files leaked to the media house, which formed the basis of several stories they wrote. On the ex-parte application, Budlender said that the Moti Group had not made full disclosure to the court. He also argued that the manner in which the application was brought was a bullying tactic. 'Weaponisation of the courts': Moti Group accused of bringing SLAPP suit against amaBhungane
Meanwhile, counsel for the Moti Group argued that the documents were stolen from them and that they were confidential.
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