Vicki Momberg’s case has set a precedent for crimen injuria which may mean a racist rant on Facebook could lead to similar penalties
The multitalented artist, writer and actor is approaching 30 and feels that he is now settling into who he really is
The press council appeal panel ruled that the blog calling for white men to be disenfranchised did not incite violence or hatred based on race.
The press ombud erred in his finding on the article calling for white men’s disenfranchisement.
Qwelane’s utterances are at last being examined legally to decide whether his insistence on his right to “free expression” has caused harm.
The best outcome of Jon Qwelane’s court case would be restoring the dignity of those he harmed.
Matthew Clayton, a member of the group which advised on the Bill, writes that it has value but poses challenges for civil society.
Palesa Lebitse explores hate speech legislation in South Africa and makes an interesting comparison
Cartoonists and commentators will be on a short leash if a Bill is rushed through that would make ridiculing someone illegal.
Activists fear, in the wake of the anger over racist comments on social media, that ill-considered legislation could have adverse consequences.
Rights groups determined to have hate pastor deported, as in South Africa and Botswana.
We have enough gay-bashing churchmen here without welcoming another bigot into our midst.
Qwelane’s poor health was cited as a reason for the deferral of the case.
The stage is set for a high court trial that should provide clarity on sections of the Equality Act.
A series of seminars and two conferences look at how the media should deal with hate speech, writes Glenda Daniels.
Andre Slade sprung to notoriety when he turned away a black person, saying his guest house did not cater for "blacks and government employees".
Racist Sodwana Bay guesthouse owner André Slade is to be investigated by the Human Rights Commission as well as the KZN Economic Tourism department.
During the first week of May, the Jewish communities of seven South African cities will come together to mark Yom Hashoah – Holocaust Remembrance Day.
Police Minister decries Malema’s comment on Al Jazeera at the weekend that the South African government would be removed by the “barrel of a gun”.
Jon Qwelane is challenging the constitutionality of provisions of the Equity Act and hopefully the outcome will clarify what constitutes hate speech.
How can a black lawyer who chairs an anti-racist party defend Gareth Cliff’s right to be a racist, asks Andile Mngxitama.
Across Africa in recent years, cycles of xenophobia, ethnic hatred and homophobia have sometimes degenerated into deadly spasms of violence.
We must see the evidence of how views held by some ANC top brass may have led to the death of people living and working in South Africa.
South Africa’s Muslim Judicial Council said they condemn the attacks carried out in France, but there are limits to freedom of expression.
Freedom of expression versus hate speech or advocacy to incite violence is once again in the news, thanks to a song penned by rap group Dookoom.
Controversial rap group Dookoom’s provocative words have reignited the debate about whether any potential censorship would be unconstitutional.
The HRC and others have laid charges against Mazibuye African Forum’s Zweli Sangweni and Phumlani Mfeka for their anti-Indian statements in the media.
The ruling party needs to see such views as defects in our social cohesion and a residual apartheid effect. The solution must go beyond KwaZulu-Natal.
M&G readers write in about the EFF and freedom of speech, and how Thuthukile Zuma’s job is an insult to our democracy.
A University of Pretoria philosophy lecturer has quit after blogging that raping babies is a "phenomenon" in black groups, a newspaper has reported.
But African National Congress chairperson in KwaZulu-Natal says the party is just trying to win hearts and minds.
How much insensitivity should we be prepared to tolerate, asks Khaya Dlanga. Can zero tolerance eradicate hate speech?