Gareth Cliff beats M-Net

[daveza]

I would think if this is really a problem for MNet and the Idols , they will silently just agree to pay the contract out and terminate it without him being on Idols.

They have labelled him as poison - paying out his contract is not going to suffice.

 

[antowan]

I would think if this is really a problem for MNet and the Idols , they will silently just agree to pay the contract out and terminate it without him being on Idols.

I will put a beer on this. I agree. It happens often in broadcasting...

 

[Kosmik]

They have labelled him as poison - paying out his contract is not going to suffice.

That. Even if the legally cancel his contract now, he can easily appeal damages for constructive dismissal, Mnet are in for a rough ride.

 

[genetic]

M-Net is not a government department or a parastatal...

He can't see anything past the ANC.

 

[Nerfherder]

Very good ruling.

Hope this sends a message to the companies. Freedom of speech is a good thing.

or don't try and act to PC when its not actually necessary.

 

[Tman*]

Hitler is not pleased: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0N-8Tk2iSuA

Friend of mine made the subs, I thought it was quite funny.

 

[WanderingMind]

Excellent, this was expected. I am very happy Gareth took them to court. MNet, we are not in school, name calling and bullying does not you win a case in court.

 

[redspark]

Cue DSTV and Mnet subscription price increases to cover the 25mil

This

 

[Splinter]

Justice....

 

[Patrick_Hockstetter]

Awesome

 

[Vrotappel]

Great, M-Net your racist actions will not be tolerated.

 

[Nerfherder]

I thought it was a producer who messed it up but it wasn't. It is the new CEO of mnet. She grew up in the UK. She overreacted and overstepped the mark. Lessons learned all around. This was good for South Africa. Good on Gareth. Mnet can also stand up and say sorry. I still doubt he will go back as a judge. They will probably pay him his contract fee and let him go.

I wonder if they let her go ? Would make a lot more sense

 

[rph72]

Does he get his R25mil?

Seems to be a separate case.

Cliff wanted his job back, and in a related legal case is asking for R25 million for defamation and breach of contract.

 

[henry1103]

Hitler is not pleased: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0N-8Tk2iSuA

Friend of mine made the subs, I thought it was quite funny.

Quite funny, though there's a typo in "distroy"...

 

[Patrick_Hockstetter]

If I had my tinfoil hat on I'd say it was all orchestrated for exactly this....

Probably.

No such thing as bad publicity.

Everyone will tune in for the first show.

 

[Thor]

Well, he is now worth 25 mil more not bad for a month's work

 

[HunterGR]

I personally think he's a smug pompous a hole, but good for him taking on the system, and winning.

 

[maumau]

Says a lot for the justice system too

 

[LazyLion]

Suck it, M-net.

 

[daveza]