Former ambassador to Uganda Jon Qwelane was found guilty of hate speech, in the South Gauteng High Court on Friday. Judge Dimpheletse Moshidi said, “The offending statement is hurtful, harmful and incites propaganda hate towards the LGBT community.
“Moshidi said that Qwelane must turn to the LGBT community with an unconditional apology within 30 days.
The apology must be published in the Sunday Sun or any National Sunday newspaper and the proof of the published apology must be brought to court.
Qwelane must pay all costs of the proceeds, including those of the postponements and senior council.
The matter would be referred to the Saps for further investigation.
