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2025-05-25 21:47:41 +02:00

Diane

Not fully

The Bill is vague and ambiguous

Hate speech is against our constitutional rights. The ordinary people go to jail for that, yet Julius Malema is allowed to use Hate speech and the high court allows it. What is good for one is good for all. Play fair please

No I do not

2025-05-17 08:13:30 +02:00

Debbie

No I do not

The broad definition of hate speech

Yes I do

2025-05-06 19:32:07 +02:00

Emily

No I do not

The Bill is unnecessary

No I do not

2025-04-15 21:49:49 +02:00

Themba

No I do not

The Bill is unnecessary

IT IS AN OPPRESIVE PIECE OF DOCUMENT

No I do not

2025-04-11 00:59:24 +02:00

jan

No I do not

The broad definition of hate speech

No I do not

2025-04-07 19:58:53 +02:00

Ada

No I do not

Constitutionality of the Bill

THE EFF’s SINGING OF KILL THE BOER WAS HATE SPEECH.!!!

PARLIAMENT HAS NO BUSINESS CREATING A LAW THAT DOES NOT APPLY TO ALL.

Yes I do

2025-04-07 08:49:17 +02:00

Sithandwa

No I do not

All of the above

Yes I do

2025-03-20 08:40:38 +02:00

Kerry

No I do not

Constitutionality of the Bill

Yes I do

2025-03-02 20:57:13 +02:00

Imraan

No I do not

Constitutionality of the Bill

Yes I do

2025-02-25 19:10:53 +02:00

Karin

No I do not

All of the above

Yes I do

2025-02-16 16:51:54 +02:00

STEVE

No I do not

All of the above

It would appear that the president just wants to implement new laws. Please Cyril go and fix this mess with America and Agoa. You screwed it up please fix it. Stop with these unnessary laws and get SA economy to grow. If you are in a fix ask John Steehuizen he will help you.

No I do not

2025-01-13 08:09:20 +02:00

M

No I do not

All of the above

Dear Mr President

Speech is a gift some are gifted to use.
It can be used for good or for bad.
The definition of what is good and what is bad is sometimes difficult to assess, and for that we have a constitution to guide us. Unfortunately this bill failed to take into account the constitution, and it has also failed to even adhere to the idea of what a law should be: an agreement everyone can understand about what is agreed should be done and what not. It failed this by not clearly defining what hate speech is. Furthermore it also seeks to put people into jail for longer than murderers: why? I think if our society wishes to grow we need to allow people to say stupid things and be shamed by society and then have an opportunity to correct what was said. It is called growth. And I think a system allowing this will suite South Africa better than this proposed bill.

No I do not

2025-01-12 16:17:49 +02:00

Mark

Not fully

The broad definition of hate speech

No I do not

2025-01-10 15:16:40 +02:00

Carel

No I do not

All of the above

Yes I do

2025-01-09 12:41:40 +02:00

Josie

No I do not

All of the above

Yes I do

2025-01-09 07:26:03 +02:00

Betsie

Not fully

Other

Yes I do

2025-01-09 02:07:43 +02:00

Carl

No I do not

All of the above

In a time when Freedom of Thought, Expression and Speech is under attack, and where citizens of nations such as the United Kingdom are being imprisoned for arbitrary and capricious reasons associated with so-called "offensive" speech, South Africa can ill-afford to follow such examples.

Speech or expressions that are wrong can only be exposed and defeated by better speech. Restricting speech in an irrational, unnecessary or arbitrary manner returns our nation to the injustice and oppression so indicative of the former political hegemony under which South Africans suffered.

Yes I do

2024-12-22 08:58:09 +02:00

Elaine

No I do not

All of the above

Yes I do

2024-11-16 13:23:52 +02:00

kevin

No I do not

All of the above

It's a Trojan house, over policing and allows for the existence of diabolical things like pedophiles having the right to relation with kids of consenting age and then reducing the age to as low as they can in other regulations or legislature

No I do not

2024-10-24 17:11:41 +02:00

Marion

No I do not

The Bill is unnecessary

Yes I do

2024-10-12 10:41:52 +02:00

Teresa

No I do not

All of the above

Yes I do

2024-10-11 19:51:05 +02:00

Walt

Not fully

Other

Will this be enforced equally?

Will it be not be classified as hate speech if, in the same sentance, the race is swapped?

If the current landscape is anything to go by, it seems that "hate speech" directed at one race is accepted, and "hate speech" directed at the other is not.

It seems the past is the only thing that we can focus on, not building a future.

No I do not

2024-10-03 18:42:55 +02:00

Aimee-Louise

No I do not

All of the above

The implementation of this Bill may lead to an unreasonable and unjustifiable limitation of our right to freedom of speech given the broad and vague language used. While I acknowledge that at times our rights need to limitednin order to protect the rights of others, the limitations should be necessary and fair. Our existing legislation provides sufficiently against hate speech and the proposed additions are thus not necessary.

Yes I do

2024-04-22 20:08:04 +02:00

Carina

No I do not

All of the above

Dear Mr President

The Prevention and Combating of Hate Crimes and Hate Speech Bill (the Bill), passed by the National Assembly on Tuesday, 5 December 2023, refers.

Concerns about the bill
People might get punished for saying things that could be hate speech because the bill doesn’t clearly say what “hate” means.
Workplaces could get tense as bosses try to make sure no one says anything wrong, which could make people feel less free to talk.
Courts could get confused, because judges will have to decide what counts as hate speech, and they might not all agree.
People might stop sharing their opinions because they’re scared they’ll get in trouble.
The government might not apply the law fairly, and some people could get punished while others don’t for similar things.
The bill might go against the country’s main laws, which say people should know what’s allowed and what’s not.
Other countries might criticize South Africa for not letting people speak freely.
Artists, writers, and religious people might not be protected enough, even though the bill says it won’t affect them.
Public talks might change, as people might avoid certain topics to stay safe.
Businesses might have to spend money to follow the new rules, which could be expensive.
Communities might argue more, especially if they feel like they can’t talk openly about important issues.

Economic concerns
Business Costs: Companies might have to spend a lot on training and legal fees to make sure they don’t break the new law. This could be really expensive and take money away from other important things.
Investor Concerns: Investors from other countries might get worried about putting their money into South Africa. They might think it’s too risky if people aren’t free to speak or if the government can punish people easily for hate speech.
Job Losses: If businesses have to pay more to follow the new rules, they might not be able to hire as many people. This could lead to job losses.
Tourism: Tourists might not want to visit a country where free speech is limited. This could hurt the tourism industry, which is a big part of the economy.
Trade: Other countries might not want to trade as much with South Africa. They might put sanctions or trade limits if they think the hate speech bill goes against freedom of speech.
Talent Drain: Smart and creative people might decide to leave South Africa. They might move to countries where they can speak freely and share their ideas without fear.
Innovation Stifled: When people can’t talk openly, new ideas and inventions might not happen as much. This could slow down progress and make the economy weaker

No I do not

2024-04-20 00:11:30 +02:00

Martinus Christoffel

No I do not

The broad definition of hate speech

If we take a look at bill C-16 in Canada, and the impact that it had on free speech, it should be more that enough reason to rethink the definitions in this law.

No I do not

2024-04-19 16:44:17 +02:00

Anestasia

No I do not

Other

Yes I do

2024-04-16 12:21:42 +02:00

Lesley

No I do not

All of the above

Yes I do

2024-04-06 07:09:03 +02:00

Pumezo

No I do not

All of the above

No I do not

2024-04-05 14:56:03 +02:00

Christina

No I do not

All of the above

Yours faithfully

Yes I do

2024-04-04 07:34:07 +02:00

Joshua

No I do not

Constitutionality of the Bill

I hope you will take into consideration the thoughts and concerns of the constituents that you claim to serve, as the ultimate representative of the people of this nation.

Yes I do