The reviewers commended Prof Botha for her sustained engagement with research endeavours, stating that her submitted outputs were “well-written and argued, with excellent theoretical, doctrinal and critical arguments” and “constitutes an exceptional and original contribution to knowledge and the body of scholarship on hate speech and hate crime in South Africa.” Reviewers rated her research portfolio to the highest standard, commenting that her research is exciting, punctuated with a sense of urgency for change and is “not only an original and exceptional contribution to knowledge but is a thoughtful and meaningful response to real world problems and everyday social injustices.” It was further stated that her research “communicates a sense of responsibility for law, social harms and the office of being an academic.” Congratulations, Prof Botha – we are exceptionally proud of you!