Overview
- The South African Human Rights Commission ordered Mchunu to remove offending posts, halt inciting content, and issue a public apology, which he rejected.
- Commissioners approved urgent litigation and referred the matter to the Equality Court after his defiance of the directive.
- The Commission for Gender Equality denounced the remarks as incitement of violence and urged judicial stakeholders to ensure accountability and swift resolution.
- Mchunu’s comments targeted a viral wedding where one spouse wore Zulu regalia and the other Xhosa attire, which he claimed disrespected cultural traditions.
- The SAHRC cited Section 10 of the Promotion of Equality and Prevention of Unfair Discrimination Act in its finding, underscoring legal protections for LGBTQIA+ persons.