Basetsana and Romeo Kumalo wins case against Jackie Phamotse
Basetsana Kumalo and her husband, Romeo Kumalo is excited following the sentencing of Jackie Phamotse in the Randburg magistrate’s court today.
The author is sentenced to two years of house arrest plus a fine and unpaid community service after being found guilty of defaming the former beauty queen.
Speaking to journalists, Basetsana expresses excitement as her life has been restored, and she will be celebrating with her family in a 3-day celebration.
“I’m very much relieved that we can finally restore our lives and find our peace and move on with our lives.”
“For me it’s important for anybody and everybody to stand up for yourself, to stand up for your rights and the dignity and integrity of your own family, and more importantly that you should not allow people to define your destiny and take away your voice. For me through this court case, I restored my voice. I restored [what] somebody was trying to rewrite, the narrative of my life, and also the legacy that I have created in this country,” she said.
“I turn 50 on Friday and you know what? It’s going to be a good Friday. It’s going to be three days of celebration and thanksgiving. Saturday we’re having a gala dinner, it’s going to be special, and Sunday we’re having a thanksgiving picnic.”
“The dignity of my family has been restored. This unprecedented judgment is a victory, not only to my family but to each and every South African who wakes up each and every morning and works hard to earn an honest living. This is for each and every child who has been cyberbullied.
“Now South Africans have a recourse that they can come to the court to seek justice should they be cyberbullied. This judgment is also a tribute to people who have taken their lives because of cyber bullies,” said Kumalo.
