1. Yes, the person is suing the National Library of South Africa
(a)(i) The lawsuit is for alleged defamation of character
(ii) R 10 million
(b) The matter is at the High Court awaiting a trial date.
2. The NLSA accepted the summons and are defending the matter.
3. In light of the above, the lawyer has not withdrawn and is still the NLSA’s attorney of record.