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Parliamentary Speech

Complaint ID:
#3206
Source:
Youtube
Last Update:
29 May 2024
Submitted:
20 May 2024
Resolved Mis- or disinformationIncitement to violenceHate speech

Outcome

Not upheld

Overview

The complaint is about the inflammatory comments made by South African MP Ahmed Munzoor Shaik Emam, claiming that if the DA hands over South Africa and the Western Cape to the Zionists, there will be a bloodbath.

Background & Outcome

While the content of the speech in parliament may be offensive or subject to disagreement, it cannot be conclusively labeled as disinformation or incitement to violence. The speech is protected by and subject to Parliamentary Privilege.

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