Penny Sparrow found guilty of hate speech after online rant in which she complained approximately black people littering beachesA court in South Africa has fined a white estate agent the equivalent of £7000 for likening black beachgoers to monkeys in a Facebook post that sparked outrage over racist attitudes more than 20 years after the stop of apartheid. A court in KwaZulu-Natal province found Penny Sparrow guilty of hate speech on Friday and said the money from the fine would go to a charity that promotes cultural and heritage issues. Related: South African woman faces criminal charges over racist tweets The #PennySparrow ruling serves as a warning to those who perpetuate racism, that there will be serious consequences for their actions.
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Source: theguardian.com