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02 Oct 2012
 
 
AfriForum: Statement by Willie Spies, AfriForum Legal Representative, on Julius Malema's hate speech appeal in court on 1 November (02//10/2012)
STATEMENT
The appeal of Julius Malema and the ANC against the ruling of Judge Colin Lamont in the Equality Court, that the controversial struggle song, “Dubula iBhunu” (Shoot the Boer) is hate speech,...
 
 
06 Jun 2012
 
 
 
Daily podcast – June 06 2012
PODCAST
Transport Minister Sibusiso Ndebele says the Department of Transport has finalised a project delivery support mechanism with the South African National Roads Agency Limited (or Sanral) for...
 
 
05 Jun 2012
 
FXI, Section 16 to appeal 'shoot the boer' ruling
APPEAL
The Freedom of Expression Institute (FXI) and nongovernmental organisation Section 16 have jointly applied to the Supreme Court of Appeal (SCA) to intervene in the appeal of Justice Colin Lamont's...
 
 
22 Sep 2011
 
SA: Statement by the FW de Klerk Foundation on the need for dialogue on hate speech (22/09/2011)
STATEMENTS
The reaction to Justice Colin Lamont’s judgment on 12 September regarding the ‘Shoot the boer’ song reveals the depth of the divisions that continue to exist between black and white South...
 
 
Malema granted leave to appeal
HATE SPEECH CASE
ANC Youth League president Julius Malema has been granted leave to appeal to the Supreme Court against a ruling that he was guilty of hate speech.
 
 
18 Sep 2011
 
DA: Statement by Helen Zille, Democratic Alliance Leader, on the difference between hateful and hurtful speech (18/09/2011)
STATEMENTS
Let me state it unambiguously. In terms of Section 16 of the Constitution, the phrase “Kill the Boer” that features so prominently in Julius Malema’s favourite song, is hate speech.
 
 
14 Sep 2011
 
ANCYL to challenge hate speech ruling
HATE SPEECH
The ANCYL will appeal against a ruling that the song "awudubule ibhunu" (shoot the boer) is hate speech, secretary-general Sindiso Magaqa said on Wednesday.
 
 
13 Sep 2011
 
SA: Statement by Mac Maharaj, Presidency spokesperson, on misleading reporting in independent newspapers (13/09/20011)
Statements

The Presidency has noted with serious concern and disappointment, the manner in which an interview that President Jacob Zuma had with two Business Report journalists last week, on 8 September...

 
 
DA: Statement by Dene Smuts, Democratic Alliance shadow minister of justice and constitutional development, on the Malema hate speech ruling (13/09/2011)
Statements

Judge Colin Lamont’s judgment in the Julius Malema hate speech case is genuinely interesting and useful.

In the first place, it administers a well-aimed rebuke to an...

 
 
12 Sep 2011
 
ANC rejects Malema's argument on party constitution
DISCIPLINARY HEARING
The African National Congress' (ANC's) national disciplinary panel on Sunday dismissed argument by Youth League leader Julius Malema that it breached the constitution of the ruling party.
 
 
25 Jul 2011
 
Malema trust is no secret – ANCYL
ALLEGATIONS
The trust reportedly used to fund African National Congress Youth League (ANCYL) president Julius Malema's lifestyle is no secret, league secretary Sindiso Magaqa said on Monday.
 
 
Cosatu calls for Malema investigation
INVESTIGATION
The Congress of South African Trade Unions (Cosatu) on Sunday called for an investigation into the financial affairs of African National Congress (ANC) Youth League president Julius Malema.
 
 
01 Nov 2010
 
‘Shoot the boer’ case goes to High Court
HATE SPEECH
The "shoot the boer" hate speech complaint against African National Congress Youth League (ANCYL) president Julius Malema was transferred to the High Court in Johannesburg on Monday.
 
 
 
                       
 
 
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