Racist outbursts will be severely punished – that was the message from the ANC in KZN, following a string of social media posts denigrating the Hindu community’s celebration of Diwali. “Vulgar and offensive language hark back to the crude apartheid past and undermines the hard work in building social cohesion in our country,” said ANC provincial secretary, Super Zuma. “We are determined to make an example of racists who chance their hand and think they will get away with it. Racists are a tiny, badly bred minority who must be isolated in our communities and be forced to bear the consequences of their actions,” said Zuma.
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While the provincial party’s office statement did not indicate which area it hailed from, it said it is in possession of screenshots of racist postings which will be referred to SAPS, SA Human Rights Commission and Equality Court for investigation and further action. “It is important that all our communities learn about each other’s practices and respect the right to freedom of religion,” said Zuma in his appeal for tolerance.
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