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News24 reports that trade union Solidarity said on Thursday that there appeared to be double standards in South African society when it came to issues of racism and hate speech.
In a panel discussion hosted by the union in Pretoria, Solidarity argued, in a 38-page report, that the manner in which racism was dealt with was selective. "In cases where the transgressor was white, mainly racist abusive words were used. In other cases, generalisations were made about an entire race or culture, which then resulted in a negative opinion being formed on the race or culture in question," Solidarity’s Connie Mulder said. The report was compiled by Mulder and Dr Eugene Brink. It found that, in instances where black people were the perpetrators, racist abusive words occurred less frequently, however, there were clear elements of incitement to violence against minority groups. Mulder said the SA government had obligations in terms of an UN declaration adopted in 1992 to protect minorities.
- Read this report by Mpho Raborife in full at News24
- See too, Selektiewe hantering van rassisme baat niemand nie, at Maroela Media
- Read Solidarity’s press statement and download the report at Solidarity online
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