News24 looks at what the Equality Court is, when Malema previously appeared in the court, and why he is possibly heading to court again. | pejames
EFF leader Julius Malema has been asked to retract recent statements or else he could find himself at the Equality Court.The SA Human Rights Commission is adamant"it's clear even to a child" EFF leader Julius Malema committed hate speech during his address to supporters last month, saying killing is licenced.
This was the sentiment expressed by SAHRC chairperson advocate Bongani Majola as he dismissed claims by the EFF the commission had taken Malema's utterances out of context when it found on Wednesday he had incited violence during his address last month.Get 14 days free to read all our investigative and in-depth journalism. Thereafter you will be billed R75 per month. You can cancel anytime and if you cancel within 14 days you won't be billed.
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