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SAHRC to Take Action on an Open Letter that Violates Freedom of Expression by Edward Zuma

Media Statement:

Attention: Editors and Reporters

Friday, 28 July 2017

The South African Human Rights Commission (the SAHRC or Commission) has become aware of an open letter purported to have been authored by Mr Edward Zuma. The Commission finds the contents of this letter, in particular statements that promote hatred on the basis of race offensive and disturbing and a clear violation of the right to freedom of expression as articulated in section 16 of the Constitution.

The Commission will be seeking appropriate redress as empowered by the Constitution as well as the SAHRC Act. The Commission is concerned by such statements being made within the broader context of hate speech, particularly on the basis of race, by individuals with a public platform.

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Issued by the South African Human Rights Commission

Gail Smith, Spokesperson, 0609883792, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Gushwell Brooks, Communications Co-ordinator, 0826458573, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

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