President Cyril Ramaphosa signed South Africa's hate crime bill.

President Cyril Ramaphosa signed South Africa's Preventing and Combating of Hate Crimes and Hate Speech Bill into law. The legislation criminalizes hate crimes and hate speech, and outlines the prosecution process for individuals who commit such offenses. It aligns with South Africa's international human rights obligations concerning racism, racial discrimination, xenophobia, and related intolerance.

May 09, 2024
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