[10]

The following is also stated in this article; “When the Swazi News
visited Kontshingila this week, some residents sounded shocked that
Gelane could be a Mahlangu.”

[11]

On the last paragraph of page 2, of the Swazi News concerned, the
following statements were made in the article:- “They (Simelane’s)
have always known her as a Simelane thus her rise to the position she
has held as acting chief.”

[12]

The main article also stated the following which is for reasons that
will follow crucial. “Although I never took her (Dorah Dube) as my
wife, but I paid the necessary customary dues to the Dube family and
they know it.”

[17] It is in respect of the foregoing article that the Respondent (as Plaintiff)
pleaded as follows in paragraphs [6] – [10] of her Particulars of Claim:“6.

On or about the 9th day of May 2009 at Mbabane an article entitled
“I am Gelane’s Father” was published in the said newspaper.
A copy of the newspaper is annexed and marked “A”

7.

The said newspaper is a paper widely distributed and widely read
in Swaziland and abroad by members of the public.

8.

The said newspaper stated that the Plaintiff was not a Simelane
born of the Chief of Kontshingila but a Mahlangu.

9.

The said words in the context of the article are wrongful and
defamatory of Plaintiff in that they were intended and were
understood by the readers of the newspaper to mean that Plaintiff
was an imposter who has usurped the chieftaincy of Kontshingila
when she is not entitled to so act by virtue of the fact that she is
not a Simelane.

10.

As a result of the defamation Plaintiff has been damaged in her
reputation and good name and has suffered damages in an amount
of E2,000,000.00 (Two Million Emalangeni).” (underlining mine)

[18] In their plea, the Appellants (as Defendants) answered the foregoing
allegations of fact as follows in paragraphs [3] – [8] thereof.
“3.

Ad paragraph 6
The contents of this paragraph are admitted

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