Top court blasts SA law on hate speech as Jon Qwelane let off for gay slur
01 December 2019 - 00:05
Controversial former diplomat and "gay is not OK" columnist Jon Qwelane has scored a surprise victory in the Supreme Court of Appeal, in a ruling that could set back SA's efforts to curb racism and hate speech...
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