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The Equality Court has delivered a landmark ruling against public figure Ngizwe Mchunu, declaring his hateful online attacks on the LGBTQIA+ community as illegal hate speech. After a pattern of harassment—including a physical confrontation—the court found his actions violated South Africa’s Constitution, emphasizing that dehumanizing language and incitement to hatred are not protected speech. Mchunu faces permanent bans on publishing discriminatory content, a public apology, and a R250,000 fine to fund anti-hate initiatives. This ruling, timed with Pride Month, reinforces that equality is legally enforceable and that public figures bear serious responsibility for their words.

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