The matter is set to be heard at the Johannesburg high court on 23 July

Both men possess an ability to command attention and generate loyalty through their unconventional, often incendiary, approaches to politics

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

To speak against Julius Malema’s use of the chant is not to stand with racists but with the Constitution

When it comes to the application of hate speech laws, some seem to more equal than others

Recent examples from Africa alone show that the country is entering extremely dangerous territory

The ANC’s pact to stop singing the song with words ‘Dubula i’bhunu’ is a failure – it should have been used to question the definition of hate speech.

History has taught powerful men that you can screw people over, but just pay your taxes. Pity Julius Malema wasn’t paying attention.