The South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) is on Wednesday, expected to release its findings on complaints of alleged hate speech by Economic Freedom Fighters' leader Julius Malema and other members of the party.
The Commission said they would release findings and recommendations and directives on the matters and discuss the findings in the context of hate speech, freedom of expression and freedom of the press.
The SAHRC said they will host an extended conference in which they will attempt to address the complaints and the alleged rights violations in a comprehensive manner, unpacking and engaging the media on the complexities of the legal principles which determine whether an utterance can be qualified as hate speech.
The Commission said with the national elections fast approaching they are aware that political parties would be engaging in campaigning which often accompanied "robust speeches".
Robust political debate and statements require protection within a constitutional democracy. However, the Commission urges political parties and their leaders to ensure that they exercise due regard and responsible care when addressing supporters or making political statements.
