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Media Statement: Committee Concerned by Public Submissions That Border On Homophobia in Upington Hearings | SA News

Parliament, Saturday, 9 August 2025 – The Portfolio Committee on Home Affairs concluded the Northern Cape segment of public hearings on the Marriage Bill. However, it expressed concerns about some submissions that appeared to contain elements of hate speech and bigotry against certain sections of society.

The Chairperson of the committee, Mr Mosa Chabane, said that while every South African citizen has a right to freedom of expression, this right comes with the corresponding responsibility to respect, protect and uphold others’ rights. “It is unfortunate and unacceptable that in Upington, there were participants who expressed the view that they…

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