Steve Hofmeyr

2023 - 3 - 13

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Steve Hofmeyr agrees to pay R100 000 fine over LGBTQIA+ hate ... (News24)

Controversial musician Steve Hofmeyr will pay R100 000 to a LGBTQIA+ organisation as part of a settlement reached in the Equality Court in Gqeberha, ...

Phalakatshela urge members of the LGBTQIA+ community to make use of the Equality Court as a relatively simple mechanism to address incidents of hate speech and discrimination. The SA Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) and OUT - a registered NPO that works to ensure the health, well-being, and human rights of the LGBTQIA+ community - dragged Hofmeyr to court over his remarks on social media. Controversial musician Steve Hofmeyr will pay R100 000 to a LGBTQIA+ organisation as part of a settlement reached in the Equality Court in Gqeberha, for controversial comments he made about the LGBTQIA+ community.

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Steve Hofmeyr apologises for LGBTIQ+ comments ahead of order of ... (Independent Online)

Durban – Musician Steve Hofmeyr apologised for his comments about the LGBTIQ+ community ahead of the South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) ...

In a brief statement on Sunday, the SAHRC confirmed that it had reached a settlement with Hofmeyr in a matter related to comments he made concerning the LGBTIQ+ community. It said information about the settlement and its implications would be provided by the SAHRC after the settlement had been made an order of the court. Durban – Musician Steve Hofmeyr apologised for his comments about the LGBTIQ+ community ahead of the South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) announcing that it had reached a settlement with Hofmeyr on the matter and the settlement would be made an order of court today, March 13, 2023.

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Steve Hofmeyr on anti-LGBTQIA+ remarks: 'I regret the hurt caused' (East Coast Radio)

Afrikaans singer Steve Hofmeyr is facing the music following remarks he made about the LGBTQIA+ community in 2022.

"I acknowledge that the comments, that led to the Equality Court proceedings, were hurtful to members of the LGBTQ+ community. Warning: His comments are offensive, wildly inaccurate and triggering.— Narissa Subramoney (@NarissaS3) ](https://www.ecr.co.za/shows/stacey-jsbu/east-coasters-thank-parents-for/) The 58-year-old was reacting to comments made by Disney's corporate president, Karey Burke, in March last year. The singer added: "You think it’s weird, but let me tell you why I’m saying this. [Tiger Woods' ex-girlfriend demands R557-million following break-up](https://www.ecr.co.za/news/entertainment/tiger-woods-ex-girlfriend-demands-r557-million-following-break-/) [Parents criticize Sam Smith's "degrading, sexualised new music video"](https://www.ecr.co.za/news/entertainment/parents-criticize-sam-smiths-degrading-sexualised-new-music-video/) [bestiality](https://www.ecr.co.za/news/news/mob-beats-kzn-man-to-death-for-bestiality/). [Four men arrested for targeting LGBTQIA+ community on dating apps](https://www.ecr.co.za/news/news/four-men-arrested-for-targeting-lgbtqia-community-on-dating-apps/) ALSO READ: [interview](https://twitter.com/realchrisrufo/status/150892640833203404). [Steve Hofmeyr](https://www.ecr.co.za/audio/twar-between-steve-hofmeyr-and-a-puppet/) is facing the music following controversial remarks he made about the [LGBTQIA+ community](https://www.ecr.co.za/news/news/lgbtqia-community-kzn-feeling-unsafe-after-murder-anele-bhengu/).

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Steve Hofmeyr apologises for LGBTQIA+ remarks (DispatchLIVE)

Afrikaans singer Steve Hofmeyr has apologised for his comments regarding the LGBTQIA+ community after the South African Human Rights Commission dragged him ...

“I made a comment about the LGBTQIA+ community that caused a lot of upset in many circles. “The settlement agreement will be made a order of court tomorrow in Gqeberha,” He said his attorney informed him the complaint laid by the SAHRC and OUT LGBT-Well-being was settled and his settlement will be made an order of the Equality Court in the coming days.

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Steve Hofmeyr apologises to LGBTQI+ community (Algoa FM)

The South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) has reached a settlement with Afrikaans singer Steve Hofmeyr following the controversial comments he made ...

This article was updated with information from the order of the court. The settlement agreement was made an order of the court in Gqeberha on Monday. Hofmeyr was ordered to pay an amount of R100 000 and must participate in a diversity and inclusivity awareness conversation to be presented by the Human Rights Commission.

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'I regret it': Steve Hofmeyr apologises for LGBTQIA+ comments (The South African)

Afrikaans singer Steve Hofmeyr took to social media to apologise for the hurtful remarks regarding the LGBTQIA+ community.

“I made a comment about the LGBTQIA+ community that caused a lot of upset in many circles. ALSO READ: Image via Facebook Steve Hofmeyr

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Steve Hofmeyr served humble pie by SAHRC, says sorry for ... (Citizen)

Steve Hofmeyr's apology comes after the South African Human Rights Commission dragged him to the Equality Court and demanded R500,000.

“I made a comment about the LGBTQ+ community that caused a lot of upset in many circles. “I regret the hurt and offence caused as a result of the comments and apologise unconditionally to members of the LGBTQ+ community as well as any other member of public that was offended by my comments,” Hofmeyr said. Hofmeyr faced the music from the SAHRC for his comments on social media relating to the [SAHRC](https://www.citizen.co.za/tag/sahrc/) provincial manager, Dr Eileen Carter, said they were on their way to the high court in Gqeberha, Eastern Cape, where the court order would be issued for the settlement. The SAHRC issued a letter of demand to Hofmeyr for his remarks that [Hofmeyr](https://www.citizen.co.za/tag/steve-hofmeyr/)’s apology comes after the South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) dragged him to the Equality Court and demanded R500 000.

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Human Rights Commission and Steve Hofmeyr reach out-of-court ... (Independent Online)

The SAHRC welcomed the settlement as a positive step towards promoting diversity and protecting the rights of all individuals, including those who identify ...

We call on all South Africans to engage in respectful, positive and constructive dialogue, which recognises and celebrates our differences.” agrees to the publication of his apology contained in (a) and (b) above, on the official website and social media platforms of the first applicant. “We believe that this settlement serves as a reminder that the promotion and protection of human rights requires all of us to work together towards a more just and equitable society, where the rights of all are protected,” the SAHRC said. regrets any and all hurt and offence caused as a result of the impugned utterances and apologises unconditionally to members of the LGBTQ+ community as well as any other member of public that was offended by the impugned utterances. “We urge all South Africans to be mindful of the dangers of using social media platforms to share or post comments which may be hurtful or in some cases harmful to others. - Pay the amount of R100 000 as a settlement amount to the second applicant, OUT LGBT Well-being, which is a non-profit organisation that works to ensure the health, well-being and human rights of the LBTIQ+ community.

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Steve Hofmeyr apologises, pays R100 000 fine over LGBTQIA+ hate ... (SAPeople News)

The popular Afrikaans singer apologised after the South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) dragged him to the Equality Court and demanded R500 000 for the ...

“I made a comment about the LGBTQIA+ community that caused a lot of upset in many circles. The SA Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) and OUT – a registered NPO that works to ensure the health, well-being, and human rights of the LGBTQIA+ community – dragged Hofmeyr to court over his remarks on social media. He acknowledged his statements were hurtful to members of the LGBTQIA+ community and said he regretted them. ALSO READ: I acknowledge that the comments which led to the Equality Court proceedings were hurtful to members of the LGBTQIA+ community. [TshisaLIVE](https://www.timeslive.co.za/tshisa-live/tshisa-live/) reports Hofmeyr revealed in his statement that he regrets the hurt and offence he caused to the community.

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'I'm sorry' - Steve Hofmeyr to settle R100k fine over LGBTQIA+ ... (Independent Online)

Cape Town - Controversial Afrikaans singer Steve Hofmeyr has agreed to pay a R100 000 fine over comments he made about the LGBTQIA+ community in April last ...

“I made a comment about the LGBTQ+ community that caused a lot of upset in many circles ... Many would say he wants to get this over and done with,” Sheperd said. The case stems from the singer’s social media statements, in which he said to his followers that the LGBTQIA+ acronym includes those who engage in bestiality, and that the LGBTQIA+ community is in support of “grooming” children.

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