South Africa SCA: Private racist speech not shielded from hate speech law

South Africa's Supreme Court of Appeal ruled that private conversations between white people can constitute hate speech, upholding a R500,000 penalty against a businessman for repeated use of the k-word. This clarifies that constitutional protections do not extend to racist language in private settings, marking a significant legal precedent. The ruling may have broader implications for freedom of expression and hate speech enforcement in South Africa.