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CAPE TOWN - The Justice and Correctional Services department will brief Parliament on the legislation to criminalise racism and hate speech.

Cabinet approved the Prevention and Combating of Hate Crimes and Hate Speech Bill in March.

Hate speech will be defined as a clear intention to be harmful or propagate hatred.

Recently, Vicki Momberg was convicted and sentenced for racism.

Many human rights activists believe the bill will threaten the country&39;s democracy.

But the Justice Department disputes this, saying it will go a long way in addressing many forms of discrimination in South Africa.