The SA Human Rights Commission said on Monday it had received multitudes of complaints through its social media platforms against Black First Land First (BLF) leader Andile Mngxitama.

Commission spokesperson Gail Smith said they were in the process of registering complaints against Mngxitama in accordance with their complaints handling procedures.

She said the commission would determine whether or not human rights had been violated and what steps should be taken to secure appropriate redress.

"The SAHRC calls on all within South Africa to assist in fostering a constitutional democracy, based in equality, dignity and freedom by refraining from utterances and actions which threaten social cohesion," said Smith.

Mngxitama came under fire at the weekend for his latest controversial remarks about the killing of white people.