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The notice displayed outside La Gardi shop in Parkside in 2023
The notice displayed outside La Gardi shop in Parkside in 2023Picture: Lulama Zenzile/Die Burger/Gallo images

SAHRC welcomes ruling on physical and digital discrimination

Bay businessman guilty of hate speech over sign targeting gay community

Shop owner ordered to pay R200,000 in damages

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A Gqeberha businessman who barred LGBTQIA+ individuals from entering his shop has been ordered to pay R200,000 in damages after the Equality Court found him guilty of hate speech, unfair discrimination and harassment.

The court also ordered a public apology and referred the case to the National Prosecuting Authority for possible criminal charges.

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