The two protagonists, in this case, were both publishers, whose businesses included publishing articles on the internet. The applicant ("Moneyweb") sought a declaration that the publication of seven articles by the first respondent ("Media24") was unlawful. Moneyweb contended that Media24 infringed its copyright under the Copyright Act 98 of 1978 ("the Act"). It also sought to interdict the continued publication of the articles and a further declaration that Media24 and the second respondent were liable for the damages suffered by it as a result of the publication of the articles.