Why hate speech should not be banned and why there is no way of dealing with it — except more speech
The Human Rights Commission has given the sport, arts and culture minister until 20 August to respond to old social media posts allegedly containing racial slurs
Graduates in disciplines such as sociology, development, philosophy, gender and politics have the analytical tools to unpack social nuances, historical context and ethical…
Sport is critical in curbing racial hatred and hate speech through continuous global awareness campaigns in tournaments such as the Fifa World Cup and the Olympics
The Economic Freedom Fighters insist on the use of the struggle song as a rallying cry ahead of the polls
Racist posts can go viral in seconds, showing the world that South Africa’s divisions are not history, and reminding us that we still have work to do
The department of international relations and cooperation rejected the claim, saying the government was bound by the Constitution to defend the rights of South Africans of all…
The furor around the Proteas under-19 captain’s remarks about Israel is not a simple question of free speech
A Tigrayan father and academic had been targeted by racist messages on Facebook and was murdered in November 2021. Petition says the social media giant had failed to remove the…
The commission says recent comments by Economic Freedom Fighters leader Julius Malema and party banners constituted incitement of violence and hate speech
Democratic countries that are committed to human rights must take decisive action to pressure India to quell its abuses and protect minority communities.
The M&G has a responsibility to deplatform dehumanising views, to advocate for free speech but not allow hate speech
While the Constitutional Court has agreed that certain sections of the Equality Act are unconstitutional, it has decided the issue of whether Jon Qwelane was guilty of hate speech
Though it is enshrined in our constitution, the right to differ within one’s political party is not always enacted in practice. Here’s why it’s better to allow dissent
The JCC’s recent ruling against the chief justice is a win for accountability that enforces the principles of judicial authority
Constitutional Court justice says homophobic article did not ignite fire of hate against the LGBTI community but added fuel to it
The Jon Qwelane case brings into focus the tension between hate speech and freedom of expression
South Africa has an obligation to prohibit hate speech under international law, including against LGBTI persons. But now the Constitutional Court has to decide whether the hate…
Ongoing hate speech, whether in person, among people or on social media, that is directed at vulnerable groups can lead to violence and death
The SCA’s finding that there should be clarity on hate speech is welcome, but its interim order leaves some vulnerable groups without protection
