A complaint was received that by using the word “Porra”, the presenters of the “Rude awakening” had a go at the Portuguese community. They alleged that the use of the word was offensive and uncalled for. It appeared that in Brazilian Portuguese “Porra” is used as an expletive. It can also mean “semen”. The Tribunal found that, judged in context, there was no advocacy of hatred based on race or ethnicity, nor was there any incitement to cause harm.
[2010] JOL 25897 (BCCSA)