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Films and Publications Act, 1996 (Act No. 65 of 1996)

Chapter 6 : Exemptions: Publications and Films

24G. Prohibitions, offences and penalties on propaganda for war, incitement of imminent violence, and advocacy of hatred based on an identifiable group characteristic and that constitutes incitement to cause harm

 

Any person who knowingly distributes in any medium, including the internet and social media any film, game or publication which amounts to propaganda for war, incites imminent violence, or advocates hate speech,  shall be  guilty of an offence and  liable upon  conviction,  to a fine not exceeding R150 000 or to imprisonment for a period not exceeding two years or to both a fine and such imprisonment

 

[Section 24G inserted by section 27 of Proc 52, GG 45959, dated 25 February 2022]

 

 


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