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'HATE SPEECH' 56-year-old man arrested for inciting racial violence on social media

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July 09, 2025

A 56-YEAR-OLD man arrested by the Hawks for allegedly making racial and violent statements on social media, threatening to incite violence against black people, has been granted R1 000 bail.

- GENEVIEVE SERRA

Cameron Baya made his first appearance in the Cape Town Magistrate's Court yesterday, where he faced charges under the Contravention of the Cybercrimes Act and Contravention of Riotous Assemblies Act.

He is expected back in the dock in September.

Hawk’s spokesperson, Siyabulela Vukubi, confirmed Baya’s appearance in court and that he was granted bail.

"The matter was postponed to September 16," he said.

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