Relaunched union to defend free speech in social media era (opens original article in a new tab)

Free Speech Union South Africa has been relaunched to defend lawful expression in the digital age, focusing on education, legal intervention, and clarifying the boundaries of protected speech.

• Free Speech Union South Africa relaunched under Free Market Foundation to defend lawful online and offline expression
• Organisation aims to educate on constitutional rights and intervene in freedom of expression cases
• Clarifies distinction between offensive speech and legally prohibited hate speech