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2026-08-28 06:27:33 +02:00

JC

No I do not

The broad definition of hate speech

Yes I do

2026-08-27 13:11:39 +02:00

Kotie

No I do not

The Bill is vague and ambiguous

Yes I do

2026-08-25 17:04:35 +02:00

le roux

No I do not

The Bill is vague and ambiguous

This is utter bull. Wiped backsides on segments of population , still do and is just for eye blind. Discrimination against the pale faces are glaringly obvious even to the blind , but pushed into the 30y plans as delaying tactics . Shame on such high aspirations before '94. Now worth less than the effluent down streets . Language rights thrown into long drop as all public announcements in our municipality always in1one lingo . Shame on you too.

Yes I do

2026-08-21 05:48:36 +02:00

Paul

No I do not

Constitutionality of the Bill

Free speech is enshrined in our constitution. There are laws governing unlawful activity

No I do not

2026-08-18 18:01:10 +02:00

Geraldo

No I do not

All of the above

Yes I do

2026-08-15 10:48:38 +02:00

Abraham

No I do not

All of the above

No I do not

2026-08-14 21:58:05 +02:00

Denis

No I do not

All of the above

No I do not

2026-08-14 08:24:58 +02:00

Shaun

No I do not

The Bill is vague and ambiguous

Yes I do

2026-08-13 14:05:21 +02:00

Sydney

No I do not

All of the above

Yes I do

2026-08-13 09:26:25 +02:00

kabelo

Yes I do

No concern

I am happy

Yes I do

2026-08-13 02:07:43 +02:00

Lisa

No I do not

The Bill is vague and ambiguous

Yes I do

2026-07-08 08:59:56 +02:00

Eion

No I do not

All of the above

It is unnecessary, as there is enough legislation in place to cover this! All that additional legislation will achieve, is to cloud the issue and cause confusion! The fact that it is thought to be necessary, is because certain sections of the population are immature, and feel that they are continually being subjected to persecution, because they feel insecure and persecuted because of racial bias and intrinsic feelings of insecurity and being persecuted!!!

Yes I do

2026-06-17 17:30:30 +02:00

Rui

No I do not

The broad definition of hate speech

Yes I do

2026-05-21 23:33:02 +02:00

Jo

No I do not

The Bill is vague and ambiguous

Yes I do

2026-05-20 13:19:54 +02:00

Hardus

No I do not

All of the above

Dear Mr President,

I respectfully request that you return the Hate Speech Bill to Parliament. In its current form, it raises serious constitutional problems.

The Bill is unnecessary because South Africa already has effective civil and criminal laws that deal with hate speech and related offences. It also goes far beyond what the Constitution allows. The definition of hate speech in the Bill is much wider than the narrow limits set in section 16, and even broader than the Equality Act’s civil definition. This means people could face criminal charges and up to five years in prison for expression that would not even qualify as civil hate speech.

The Bill is also vague. Key concepts such as “hate,” “harm,” and “social cohesion” are not clearly defined, making it impossible for ordinary people to know what speech is lawful. This lack of clarity violates the rule of law in section 1(c) of the Constitution.

In addition, the Bill ignores the UN Rabat Plan of Action, which requires a high threshold before criminal sanctions may be used. By failing to include these safeguards, the Bill risks criminalising protected expression and placing South Africa in breach of its international obligations.

For these reasons, I ask that the Bill be reconsidered to ensure it aligns with constitutional rights and international standards.

No I do not

2026-05-19 08:54:58 +02:00

Don

No I do not

All of the above

Yes I do

2026-04-16 13:35:09 +02:00

Raymond

No I do not

All of the above

Yes I do

2026-04-14 11:16:15 +02:00

Lesley

No I do not

All of the above

Yes I do

2026-03-23 18:48:51 +02:00

Penny

No I do not

All of the above

Yes I do

2026-03-20 09:34:03 +02:00

Pieter

No I do not

Constitutionality of the Bill

Yes I do

2026-03-18 08:36:03 +02:00

LAWRENCE

No I do not

All of the above

Kindly refer this bill back to Parliament for reconsideration. The bill is unconstitutional, vague in scope, and unnecessary, as there is already sufficient legislation to deal with this subject. This is actually an attack on the principle of Free Speech.

Yes I do

2026-03-17 09:19:03 +02:00

Braam

Yes I do

All of the above

Yes I do

2026-03-17 07:42:51 +02:00

Kenneth

No I do not

All of the above

Yes I do

2026-03-17 07:37:57 +02:00

Neil

No I do not

The Bill is vague and ambiguous

Yes I do

2026-03-10 23:04:47 +02:00

Adwin

No I do not

The Bill is unnecessary

Yes I do

2026-02-25 10:52:27 +02:00

Theo

No I do not

All of the above

Yes I do

2026-01-08 18:38:55 +02:00

Michael

No I do not

All of the above

Yes I do

2025-12-31 12:01:51 +02:00

Anbin

Yes I do

No concern

No I do not

2025-12-04 10:58:28 +02:00

Matthew

No I do not

The broad definition of hate speech

South Africa is a country where raping a woman is legal (due to almost zero law enforcement or prosecution). South Africa is a country where people can steal your car, empty your house, kill you for being white (among others). But if you dare to say "a certain word" then you go to jail, but only if you are white.

This regime needs to enforce law against actual criminals, not arrest and jail people for words they don't like. But the regime doesn't care about law and order, they only care about controlling people.

Oh, also, today "hate speech" is naughty words against certain tribes and against filthy degenerates (LGBTP springs to mind). Tomorrow it will be about stopping Christians from preaching the Bible. This terrorist regime already banned Pastors from entering the country.

I will say what I like and to Hell with the ANC reprobates.

No I do not

2025-12-03 06:40:46 +02:00

Mathew

No I do not

Constitutionality of the Bill

Hate Speach is already well established in our laws. Preventing hate speech is a balance against freedom of speach which is one of the most critical elements required for democracy to work.

Many citizens do not approve of the current governments narratives and actions.

Many of our political parties in office have proved themselves to be race obsessed and intent on micro Managing every element of citizens lives.

Putting the power of determining what is hate speech in the hands of politicians will destroy our democracy.

Yes I do