Consequently, the Commission has sent a letter demanding that Mr Mchunu;

• Immediately cease from publishing, distributing, or promoting any further content that incites violence, constitutes hate speech, or amounts to discrimination against LGBTI+ persons on any platform;
• Remove all offending content from his social media platforms and associated channels within 24 hours of receipt of the letter; and
• Issue a public retraction and apology, acknowledging the harm caused and committing to refrain from such conduct in future, within 24 hours of receipt of the letter.

Thereafter, 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 Equality Act, 2000. 

ENDS

ISSUED BY THE SOUTH AFRICAN HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION