Free Speech

Hate speech infringes on free speech

Article Franny Rabkin - 5 Dec 2019

The SCA’s finding that there should be clarity on hate speech is welcome, but its interim order leaves some vulnerable groups without protection

AfriForum’s flag argument doesn’t fly

Article Eusebius McKaiser - 1 Mar 2019

If no one flies the old South African flag anyway, as the organisation states, banning it wouldn’t matter

The restriction of basic freedoms has become the global norm

Article Staff Reporter - 3 Dec 2018

Civil liberties are eroding in six out of 10 countries, according to a new report

Google fires employee who authored anti-diversity memo

Article Al Jazeera - 8 Aug 2017

The move splashed fuel on a burning controversy about whether "political correctness" is stifling free speech.

Civil redress better than policing hate

Article bogdan TagDiv - 28 Feb 2017

The best outcome of Jon Qwelane’s court case would be restoring the dignity of those he harmed.

Don’t wait for a beautiful leader South Africa, rather rely on the Constitution

Article bogdan TagDiv - 16 Nov 2016

The Constitution is SA’s greatest tribute to the people who died in the struggle for liberation, writes former Constitutional Court judge Albie Sachs.

Free speech remains a mote in Africa’s eye

Analysis bogdan TagDiv - 8 Oct 2015

The state and the press are still head to head in the name of freedom of expression.

Jon Qwelane is so proud of his hate

Article bogdan TagDiv - 27 Sep 2013

Melanie Judge asks if Jon Qwelane should be able to use the right to free speech to argue that others shouldn't have rights.

Satanic versus free speech

Article Jason Burke - 27 Jan 2012

Salman Rushdie has damned politicians for giving in to the "false" leaders of India's Muslims after he was threatened with violence.

Freedom is not for the sensitive

Article bogdan TagDiv - 19 Sep 2011

In an ideal world, we would have thought monitors to curb the spread of foot-in-mouth disease.

‘Intrinsic link between free speech and democracy’

Article Staff Reporter - 26 Aug 2011

Former Constitutional Court Judge, <b>Kate O'Regan</b> talks about free speech.

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National

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Bongekile Macupe - 17 Feb 2020

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National

Eastern Cape MEC orders graft investigation after two workers killed at troubled district municipality

Chris Gilili - 17 Feb 2020

The killing of two council workers at the Amathole district municipality appears to be linked to tender fraud and corruption

National

South Africans stuck in China are desperate to escape coronavirus ‘prison’

Sarah Smit & Chris Gilili - 14 Feb 2020

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Press Releases

Response to the report of the independent assessors

IT Web - 17 Feb 2020

VUT welcomes the publishing of the report of the independent assessors to investigate concerns of poor governance, leadership, management, corruption and fraud at the university.

Press Releases

NWU student receives international award

IT Web - 17 Feb 2020

Carol-Mari Schulz received the Bachelor of Health Sciences in Occupational Hygiene Top Achiever Award.

Press Releases

Academic programme resumes at all campuses

IT Web - 17 Feb 2020

Lectures, practicals, seminars and tutorials will all resume today as per specific academic timetables.

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