Companies and corporate bodies can be defamed, just like individuals. One often hears and reads about individuals - whether prominent personalities or ordinary citizens - who bring an action for defamation because of perceived damage to reputation.

In 2005, actress Kate Hudson won a libel lawsuit against the British edition of The National Enquirer. The publication falsely printed that she had an eating disorder.

In 2011, Star magazine settled a libel lawsuit filed by actress Katie Holmes. The tabloid falsely reported that the actress had a drug addiction.

Question:

(a) Explain possible reasons, for one party defaming another, especially in the business environment.

(b) Explain THREE (3) conditions that will need to exist for a person to prove a case of defamation.

(c) Explain THREE (3) defences in an action for defamation.