A directions hearing will proceed in the Gqeberha High Court, sitting as an Equality Court, which will determine how the matter will proceed going forward. The details are as follows:
Date: 03rd of November 2022
Time: 09H30
Venue: High Court Gqeberha, Number 2 Bird Street, Gqeberha, 6006.
The Commission underscores the importance of promoting and protecting the rights of all LGBTQIA+ and of gender non-confirming persons.
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For further information, contact the SAHRC Provincial Manager, Dr Eileen Carter @ 043 722 7828/072 638 9016 or email on This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. and Advocacy and Research Officer, Zukiswa N Mqakanya @ 043 722 7828 or email on This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
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Media Advisory: SAHRC proceeds with litigation against Steve Hofmeyer relating to utterances made against the LGBTIQ+ community on social media
3 November 2022
Attention: Editors and Reporters
The South African Human Rights Commission (The Commission) has instituted legal proceedings under the Promotion of Equality and Prevention of Unfair Discrimination Act 2000 against Mr Steve Hofmeyr based on comments made by Mr Hofmeyr relating to the LGBTIQ+ community in April 2022.
Attention: Editors and Reporters
The South African Human Rights Commission (The Commission) has instituted legal proceedings under the Promotion of Equality and Prevention of Unfair Discrimination Act 2000 against Mr Steve Hofmeyr based on comments made by Mr Hofmeyr relating to the LGBTIQ+ community in April 2022.
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