The commission determined that the comments 'may seriously demean and humiliate members ascribing to the LGBTIQ+ community, thereby affecting their rights to equality and dignity as determined in section 9 and 10 of the constitution”.
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“The commission has determined that the comments, in equating a vulnerable section of society to criminals having sex with 'mice, ducks and dogs' may seriously demean and humiliate members ascribing to the LGBTIQ+ community, thereby affecting their rights to equality and dignity as determined in section 9 and 10 of the constitution,” said Eastern Cape commissioner, Dr Eileen Carter.
“We have further requested a level of community service and the possibility of attending a human rights awareness workshop to educate Mr Hofmeyr on inclusivity and diversity,” said Carter.