While out on a hike on a farm, Terry sees a trap with a dead baboon in it. He is shocked by this cruelty and takes a picture which he posts on his Facebook profile with the following caption: Can you believe that this type of cruelty to animals is still happening!! Jack Frost, a leading figure in the fight against animal cruelty and the founder of the NGO, Animals Count, sees this post and gets the details of where the photo was taken from Terry. Jack then makes enquiries, through his NGO, to find out the farms name, location and the owner of the farms. He then posts the photo on the Animals Count Facebook site with the caption: This was taken on the farm, Rocky Hill near Kariega in the Eastern Cape. The farm is owned by Owen Never, a businessman from Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth). He must be a disgusting excuse for a human being to do this! Lets take action!!!! Owen Never receives many threats on his own Facebook profile and via his work email and cellphone, the details of which, people obtained from his business website.

Discuss the legal position/options of Terry, Jack Frost and Owen Nevers. Refer to any relevant case law and legislation in your answer.

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