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ACADEMIC FREEDOM

Hate Speech Bill is on a collision course with academic freedom

The right to equality and non-discrimination should not be confused with the right to freedom from criticism and inconvenient opinions

  • Werner Nicolaas Nel
4 min read
When held to the purifying flames of common sense, the interpretation of the word ‘harm’ quickly turns to ash.
ACCOUNTABILITY LAB SOUTH AFRICA

When it comes to defining ‘harm’ in the Hate Speech Bill, words matter

When held to the purifying flames of common sense, the interpretation of the word ‘harm’ quickly turns to ash.

  • Werner van Wyk
4 min read
CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA – APRIL 9: The Cecil John Rhodes statue is removed at the University of Cape Town on April 9, 2015 in Cape Town, South Africa. After nearly a month of protesting, sit-ins and relentless meetings by students, the statue of British colonialist will finally be removed today. (Photo by Gallo Images / Foto24 / Liza van Deventer)
ADAM HABIB

Hate Crimes and Hate Speech Bill contradicts the constitution

The draft Bill proposes to shield academics and scholars who propagate racist and bigoted ideas

  • Savo Heleta
7 min read