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The repression of pro-Palestine speech since October 7 has sparked new demands from the Left that free speech be protected – including bigoted speech on the Right. In this essay, Sneha Krishnan argues that there can be no equivalence drawn between racist and anti-racist speech.
In April, South Africa celebrated 30 years since the formal end of apartheid. While the country faces many challenges today, South Africa's unwavering solidarity with Palestine demonstrates an enduring commitment to internationalism – a proud legacy of the anti-apartheid liberation movement.