Compatriot Qwelane is one of the most credible South Africans. His moral
rectitude is superior to that of Mbeki, Mandela, Tutu, and all imperialism's
running dogs there in South Africa- Azania.
Qwelane case not heard as expected
SA's ambassador to Uganda and former journalist Jon Qwelane's bid to have a
gay hate speech judgment rescinded was not heard as expected on Thursday,
his lawyer said.
21 July 2011 | Sapa
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JOHANNESBURG - SA's ambassador to Uganda and former journalist Jon Qwelane's
bid to have a gay hate speech judgment rescinded was not heard as expected
on Thursday, his lawyer said.
The application was not enrolled before the Equality Court and would be
heard in the motion court as per that court's normal roll.
In June Qwelane was found guilty of hate speech over a cartoon and article
published in the Sunday Sun.
The court found the article amounted to hate speech and the cartoon
propagated hatred and harm against homosexuals.
Qwelane was ordered to apologise through the Sunday Sun and pay R100,000 to
the SA Human Rights Commission, which would use the money to promote the
rights of homosexuals.
However, he was not present at the judgment, due to his job abroad. His
lawyers hope to get the judgment rescinded so he can defend himself.
In July 2008, he wrote a column headlined: "Call me names, but gay is NOT
okay".
The commission launched the proceedings in terms of the Promotion of
Equality and Prevention of Unfair Discrimination Act, asking for an
unconditional apology and symbolic compensation.
Qwelane's attorney Andrew Boerner said the parties agreed the matter be set
down for August 22 to 26.
He said Qwelane, his wife and their son were present at the Johannesburg
Magistrate's Court, which houses the Equality Court, on Thursday.
His current employer, the international relations and co-operation
department, regards it as a personal matter.
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