In which of the following situations can it be said that the publication of (defamatory) words has taken place?
A .Two Turkish tourists in South Africa start arguing and, in front of a group of South Africans, the one calls the other a liar and a thief in Turkish.
B. Mr Simba tells his wife, Mrs Simba, that Mrs Zandile, who works at the office with him, stole some money
C. Mr Simba tells Mr Yaya that his assistant, Mrs Zandile, stole some money at the office
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Both situation B and C can be said to involve the publication of defamatory words. In Situation B, Mr. Simba is making the defamatory statement about Mrs. Zandile to his wife, while in Situation C, Mr. Simba is making the defamatory statement about Mrs. Zandile to Mr. Yaya.