The key differences between hate speech and free speech in South Africa
WEBNov 26, 2018 · The difference between free speech and hate speech. So where does the line get drawn? A pretty clear way to start defining hate speech is by looking at the most black and white part of...
The fine line between freedom of expression and hate speech
WEBSep 1, 2020 · There is a fine line between the freedom of expression and expression that constitutes hate speech. In our society there is a constant battle as to what can and cannot be said and the consequences the offending nature of one’s expression may cause.
Hate speech and the right to freedom of expression | UCT News
WEBAug 4, 2021 · Professor Pierre de Vos, the head of the Department of Public Law at the University of Cape Town (UCT), reflects on the Constitutional Court of South Africa’s recent judgment in Qwelane v South African Human Rights Commission and Another and its implications for hate speech.
Separating Free Speech From Hate in South Africa
WEBApr 30, 2011 · The decision will help establish where free speech crosses the line into hate speech in one of Africa’s most democratic countries.
Hate Speech and Racist Slurs in the South African Context: Where …
WEBThis article commences with a discussion of the values in the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa, 1996 (the Constitution) that informed the adoption of the protection against hate speech and racial slurs.
Freedom of speech is not freedom to spread racial hatred on …
WEBJan 6, 2023 · “Hate speech”, advocacy of national, racial and religious hatred that constitutes incitement to discrimination and violence, as well as racism on social media, are not just a concern for Twitter but also for other social media giants such as Meta.
Free speech vs hate speech: Battle over Malema's hate speech …
WEBMar 5, 2024 · Submissions on whether EFF leader Julius Malema propagated hate speech with regard to a speech about an incident outside Brackenfell High School has continued.
"South Africa the Model? A Comparative Analysis of Hate Speech ...
WEBMay 11, 2022 · We compare the handling of hate speech by the European Court of Human Rights and the highest courts of South Africa: The latter, it turns out, adopts a more robust and well-articulated...
Navigating Freedom of Expression and Hate Speech in South Africa
WEBAug 3, 2023 · South Africa’s Constitution enshrines free speech protections under Section 16 but prohibits inciting imminent violence or hatred under Section 16(2). Determining what crosses ethical lines requires nuanced examination of lyrics, speaker intent, social impact and historical context.
Towards a South African free-speech model - South African Law Journal
WEBDec 15, 2017 · In this article the legitimacy of hate-speech regulation in South Africa is explored from a jurisprudential perspective by examining the rationales justifying the constitutional entrenchment of freedom of expression.
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