Why the DA views farm murders as hate crimes
What is the definition of a hate crime?
Hate crimes are not simply acts committed against vulnerable groups, but are in fact committed against individuals because of prejudice or hatred that the perpetrator holds against an entire group of people because of their identity, and the act is directed at an available victim.
Within Parliament, the DA’s shadow minister of justice, Glynnis Breytenbach, is working on legislation in this regard.
The South African Police Service’s [SAPS] definition of a farm attack pertains to any act of violence against any person residing on, working on or visiting a farm or smallholding, whether the intent was to murder, rape, rob or inflict bodily harm.
Why should farm murders be declared hate crimes? What sets them apart
