The Supreme Court of Appeal (SCA) in South Africa has ruled that public display of the old South African flag is considered hate speech, unfair discrimination, and harassment based on racial grounds. This decision reinforces the country’s stance against racist behavior and conveys that such actions will be dealt with firmly.
The South African Supreme Court of Appeal has ruled that exhibiting the old South African flag in public is a form of hate speech, unfair discrimination based on race, and harassment following equality legislation. The decision comes after nationwide demonstrations by Afriforum, a group that played a leading role in the Black Monday protests highlighting the murders of farmers. The old flag was displayed during these demonstrations, prompting the Nelson Mandela Foundation Trust (NMFT) to file a complaint against Afriforum.
Route 62, the iconic 850km highway journey from Cape Town to the Eastern Cape region of South Africa, is one of the world’s most exhilarating and scenic road trips. It offers a unique experience that takes visitors on a journey through time and space, winding through breathtaking landscapes and charming towns on and off the beaten path.
Ayanda ka Nobakabona, a playwright from the Zwelitsha informal settlement in Cape Town, has won multiple awards at the prestigious Zabalaza Theatre Festival for his play, “Tiro’s Toughloop Testimony.” The play, based on the life of antiapartheid activist Onkgopotse Tiro, earned awards for Best Script, Best Actor, and the Finest of the Festival award, shared with “Oorwinnings Reis” and “Lamentations.” Ka Nobakabona’s work is a moving testimony to the power of art to educate and preserve history.