Racist? http://news.anotao.com/link/na/www.namibiansun.com/crime/racism-rears-ugly-head-in-namibia.90326
A visit to Von Wielligh’s Facebook page reveals pictures of the old South African flag while her profile picture proclaims that she is a “Suidwester”.
Responding to questions from Namibian Sun, human rights lawyer Norman Tjombe said the Racial Discrimination Prohibition Act of 1991 prohibits the threatening or ridiculing or insulting of a person or persons based on their race. He explained that it is further a criminal offence to cause, encourage or incite racial disharmony, ill will or hatred amongst people.
“What Margaretha von Wielligh did by posting such racial comments was not only violating the clear terms of the statute, but she also violated the dignity of Namibians, whether black or white,” he said.
Tjombe said the dignity of everyone is protected by the Namibian Constitution and the Racial Discrimination Act ensures that the right to dignity is protected in reality.
He said the statements by Von Weilligh should be investigated by the police, and if found to be hers, she must be prosecuted to the full extent of the law.
Tjombe said the Act provides for a fine of up to N$80 000 or 15 years’ imprisonment, and both are stringent enough to discourage people from making such derogatory and racist statements.
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