‘I’m not the one who sued bruh’: Sizwe Dhlomo to be paid by Vusi Thembekwayo after court battle
It's been a back-and-forth social media and legal showdown.
Sizwe Dhlomo, the radio personality, has clarified that he did not initiate legal proceedings against businessman Vusi Thembekwayo. The court judgment from the Pretoria High Court confirms that Thembekwayo was the applicant and Dhlomo was the respondent. Dhlomo offered Thembekwayo a chance to settle the matter without legal action, but claims the businessman did not accept.
The dispute began when Thembekwayo sought a final interdict against Dhlomo, claiming the radio host published false and defamatory statements about him. These included describing Thembekwayo as a "punk" and a "fraud." However, Dhlomo admitted to publishing some of these statements but argued they were opinions or comments on matters of public interest.
The court dismissed Thembekwayo's application on 5 June 2026, stating that there were material disputes of fact that could not be resolved through motion proceedings. The court found Thembekwayo had not established the requirements for the final interdict. Dhlomo believes the legal battles started with Thembekwayo and views this outcome as a victory.
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