Hate speech bill
CCR slams state's attempt to criminalise hate speech as unconstitutional
The bill, which proposes the statutory criminal offence of hate speech, is a much-improved version of its 2016 predecessor.
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[LISTEN] Will Hate Crimes & Speech Bill address SA's underlying issues?
Talk Radio 702's Eusebius McKaiser spoke to Justice and Correctional Services Minister Michael Masutha about whether or not hate crime legislation can make a difference in the fight against prejudice.
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Masutha: Underlying issues of prejudice, discrimination must be dealt with
Justice Minister Michael Masutha says underlying tensions fuelling prejudice and discrimination in the country need to be addressed in concert with changes to legislation.
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MPs raise concerns over new hate speech bill
Justice committee chairperson Mathole Motshekga says they should be careful that the bill does not have unintended consequences like criminalising people over 'moral issues'.
