<i><b><font face="Times New Roman" size="2">False and Malicious Publication - Defences of qualified privilege,fair comment arising from pleading that facts were truly stated - Distinct from defence of justification which requires proof of truth of facts stated and correctness of comments - success of defence of fair comment requiring publication of a mere opinion on a matter of public interest and based on facts stated without malice - Order 57 Rule 3, (High Court Civil Procedure Rules) 2004 C.I.47. Public Interest - Position of Chief makes matters which affect him and touching his traditional office,of public interest to his subjects and public at large.Constitutional Law - court to give meaning to, preservation and protection of the right to freedom of speech,the press and other media - Act 21 of the 1992 Constitution.Practice and Procedure - Heading notice of appeal to the Supreme Court with 'IN THE COURT OF APPEAL' - Supreme Court to inquire into appeal lodged from decision of Court of Appeal in order to do substantial justice un-blinded by strict adherence to technicalities.</font></b></i><br>