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Court orders Edward Zuma to issue apology, pay fine
22 May 2018
Former president, Jacob Zuma's eldest son has reached a settlement with the South African Human Rights Commission over his hate speech.
Former president, Jacob Zuma's eldest son has reached a settlement with the South African Human Rights Commission over his hate speech.
The commission took Edward Zuma to the Equality Court - after he penned an open letter in July in which he labelled ministers, Pravin Gordhan and Derek Hanekom sell-outs and called them corrupt.
Zuma also made derogatory remarks towards Gordhan and Hanekom.
In terms of that settlement agreement made in order of the court - Zuma's statements have been deemed hate speech.
He is to issue an unconditional apology to all South Africans within the next seven days, he is also to pay R60 000 damages, R30 000 which is payable to Umthombo Secondary School near Howick, and R30 000 which is payable to Ohlanga High School in Inanda.
Source: East Coast Radio
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