Optimum Wars: McGowan sues Richards Bay Coal Terminal for alleged defamation | Business

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Daniel McGowan says statements contained in court filings paint him as dishonest and imply he was involved in or condoned state capture.

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Would-be owner of the Optimum coal mine and alleged former Gupta associate Daniel McGowan is suing Richards Bay Coal Terminal , its CEO, and its lawyers for alleged defamation in relation to statements contained in court filings. In the court summons, launched last week, McGowan listed 17 instances of alleged defamation contained in two affidavits filed by RBCT CEO Alan Waller.

He is asking for R10 million in damages suffered by himself and his associated companies – Templar Capital and Liberty Coal.Get 14 days free to read all our investigative and in-depth journalism. Thereafter you will be billed R75 per month. You can cancel anytime and if you cancel within 14 days you won't be billed.

 

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