The Commission confirms that its Gauteng Provincial Office has opened an own accord investigation on this matter. The Commission also confirms receipt of several complaints against Mr Baloyi.  The matter is under assessment and the Commission will determine the best way forward which may include instituting proceedings in the relevant Equality Court as per section 13(3)(b) of the South African Human Rights Commission Act 40 of 2013 (SAHRC Act), read with section 20 of the Promotion of Equality and Prevention of Unfair Discrimination Act, 2000.

The Commission wishes to remind members of the public that the right to freedom of expression is not absolute. Hate speech and the propagation of war and imminent violence are prohibited.   Podcasts are not excluded from these limitations. Podcast owners and guests are subject to the Constitution and all applicable laws. 

The Commission will give an update on the matter tomorrow, 21 February 2025 before close of business.

ENDS

For further information, Mr Wisani Baloyi on 081 016 8308 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or Given Makhuvele @ 082 773 4428/ 072 1977 581 (WhatsApp) email on This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.