Browsing Journals by Subject "Hate speech"
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The constitutionality of the prohibition of hate speech in terms of section 10(1) of the equality act: A reply to Botha and Govindjee
(PER/PELJ, 2019)This is a reply to a critique by Botha and Govindjee (2017 PELJ 1-32) of our interpretation of the hate speech provisions of the Equality Act (Promotion of Equality and Prevention of UnfairDiscrimination Act 4 of 2000) in ... -
A contextual analysis of the hate speech provisions of the equality act
(2015)The article presents a detailed contextual analysis of the categorical prohibition of hate speech in terms of section 10(1) of the Equality Act. It is argued that this provision is not primarily intended to describe and ... -
Demystifying hate speech under the PEPUDA
(PER/PELJ, 2020)The factual matrix that is considered in each hate speech case differs from that in the next. However, certain factors always remain key in the process of balancing the different constitutional rights at play: who the ... -
A duty perspective on the Hate Speech Prohibition in the Equality Act
(PER/PELJ, 2021)In November 2019 the Supreme Court of Appeal in Qwelane v South African Human Rights Commission ruled that section 10(1) of the Promotion of Equality and Prevention of Unfair Discrimination Act (Equality Act) 4 of 2000, ... -
Hate speech and racial slurs in the South Afican context : where to start
(PER/PELJ, 2020)Protecting people against hate speech and racist slurs requires weighing up several fundamental rights. To maintain legitimacy in enforcing the legislative protection, a fine balance must be struck between the rights ... -
Hate Speech Provisions and Provisos: A Response to Marais and Pretorius and Proposals for Reform
(2017-11-06)This article responds to some of the issues raised by Marais and Pretorius in their 2015 article titled "A Contextual Analysis of the Hate Speech Provisions of the Equality Act" published in 2015(18)4 PER 901. In particular, ... -
Jurisdictional and procedural technicalities in hate speech cases: South African Human Rights Commission v Khumalo 2019 1 SA 289 (GJ)
(PER/PELJ, 2020)The jurisdiction or competence of the Equality Court to hear a dispute concerning alleged hate speech is affected by various jurisdictional factors. The decision in South African Human Rights Commission v Khumalo 2019 1 ...