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Submitted | first-name | support | top-concern | message | template |
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2024-07-04 12:43:41 +02:00 | D | No I do not | Other | Another way where free speech and personaql opinion/feeling is being manipulated or oppressed to accomodate everyone except those who actually think logically. | No I do not |
2024-06-27 08:06:56 +02:00 | J | No I do not | The Bill is unnecessary | What is the govt so fearful of? | No I do not |
2024-05-17 09:06:37 +02:00 | Tanya | No I do not | All of the above | Yes I do | |
2024-05-13 11:49:39 +02:00 | Maricha | No I do not | All of the above | PLEASE DO NOT SIGN THIS BILL INTO LAW!!! | Yes I do |
2024-05-08 14:19:50 +02:00 | Ricardo | Yes I do | The broad definition of hate speech | Speech should be condemned in any form of the word. If you are a leader of any organisation or political group you should be responsible enough not to do hate speech. Because you’re misusing your authority in public And you are totally irresponsible . Because some people in some groups are taking the words literally. If get court the leader should be locked up with him. | No I do not |
2024-04-24 07:36:24 +02:00 | Ernst | No I do not | The Bill is unnecessary | No I do not | |
2024-04-22 21:10:30 +02:00 | Staci | No I do not | All of the above | 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 |
2024-04-22 19:30:26 +02:00 | Nomusa | No I do not | The Bill is unnecessary | Yes I do | |
2024-04-22 18:56:21 +02:00 | Cecilia | No I do not | The Bill is unnecessary | Yes I do | |
2024-04-22 18:48:23 +02:00 | Nelisiwe | No I do not | All of the above | This is against our faith and it's an insult to us as SA,what is it that you want to feed our children,what kind of a nation it's going to build,come n don't sign this we are being set up here | No I do not |
2024-04-21 19:07:03 +02:00 | Shemsya | No I do not | The Bill is unnecessary | No I do not | |
2024-04-21 15:01:30 +02:00 | Trevor | No I do not | All of the above | Yes I do | |
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 17:03:21 +02:00 | Kelly | No I do not | All of the above | No I do not | |
2024-04-18 20:30:05 +02:00 | Patricia | No I do not | All of the above | Speaking up when the government commits criminal acts against "we the people" is not "hate speech", it is the basic human right of every citizen in a democracy. If we no longer have that right we are living in a totalitarian dictatorship. | No I do not |
2024-04-16 18:16:19 +02:00 | Regina | No I do not | All of the above | The bill is vague, unnecessary and leaves the door wide open for ideologies to be pushed down on innocent good peace loving citizens. Its application will cause harm not good. The bill should be reconsidered and allow for freedom of religion and freedom of speech which has been the foundation of a great nation for a long time. | Yes I do |
2024-04-16 18:16:18 +02:00 | Regina | No I do not | All of the above | The bill is vague, unnecessary and leaves the door wide open for ideologies to be pushed down on innocent good peace loving citizens. Its application will cause harm not good. The bill should be reconsidered and allow for freedom of religion and freedom of speech which has been the foundation of a great nation for a long time. | Yes I do |
2024-04-15 14:36:01 +02:00 | Bridgitte | No I do not | All of the above | It is ungodly and demonic to pass this law and i refuse to the future generation to be subjected to such rubbish!!! | No I do not |
2024-04-12 15:57:14 +02:00 | Tanya | No I do not | The Bill is vague and ambiguous | Yes I do | |
2024-04-09 09:19:31 +02:00 | Rochelle | No I do not | All of the above | I reject this bill in its entirety. | No I do not |
2024-04-06 10:45:40 +02:00 | Umi | No I do not | All of the above | My religious beliefs do not permit such stuff I will teach my own children I don’t want others passing their beliefs on these young minds | Yes I do |
2024-04-05 13:38:07 +02:00 | Abdulkarim | No I do not | All of the above | Yes I do | |
2024-04-03 19:21:00 +02:00 | Charity | No I do not | All of the above | Yes I do | |
2024-04-03 16:41:24 +02:00 | Lisa | No I do not | All of the above | Total Government tyranny and violation of right to free speech | No I do not |
2024-04-03 12:55:52 +02:00 | George | No I do not | The Bill is unnecessary | Mhaka leyi yi ta onhela rixaka na ku onhela tiko hinkwaro eka vumundzuku bya rona . Xaniseko wu tava lowu kulu eka tiko hinkwaro. | No I do not |
2024-04-02 21:37:00 +02:00 | Kate | No I do not | All of the above | Yes I do | |
2024-03-22 10:04:49 +02:00 | Jutta | No I do not | All of the above | Yes I do | |
2024-03-21 04:25:21 +02:00 | Malcolm | No I do not | All of the above | It is not needed to further fabricate more areas of "hate." | Yes I do |
2024-03-19 19:53:30 +02:00 | Stephan | No I do not | All of the above | Yes I do |