Jon Qwelane
Jon Qwelane is a South African journalist and former ambassador whose controversial homophobic column in 2008 sparked significant legal and social backlash, culminating in a ruling by the South African constitutional court that deemed his statements as hate speech. His case serves as a critical example of the dangers posed by misinformation and hate speech in undermining human rights and democratic values in South Africa.
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Africa | 1 | 2.00 | 0.36% | +0% | 59,308,690 | 214,111 | $350,000 | 1,264$ |
| Totals | 1 | 59,308,690 | 214,111 | $350,000 | 1,264$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
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South Africa:
Jon Qwelane’s homophobic column in 2008 was not just an opinion piece, it was an attack on fundamental human rights.
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