National Task Team on SOGIESC Matters Charts progress on Hate Crimes Legislation and Welcomes Landmark Equality Court Judgment

The document is a media statement from the National Task Team on SOGIESC Matters, dated 24 June 2026, detailing progress on hate crimes legislation and reporting on a landmark Equality Court judgment. It notes a virtual Quarter 1 meeting held on 23 June 2026 chaired by a Department of Justice official, aimed at protecting and advancing LGBTQIA+ rights and coordinating multi-sectoral oversight. It highlights the 19 June 2026 Ngizwe Mchunu Equality Court judgment condemning hate speech and discrimination, outlines the court order including damages, apology, and training, and reports ongoing legislative and operational milestones such as SAPS SOP consolidation.