The government said it was disappointing that allegations of racism were still prevalent in SA. This, after allegations of racism were directed at Hank's Olde Irish pub in CPT, as the establishment posted a notice that it would remain closed on Tuesday.
This, after allegations of racism were directed at Hank's Olde Irish pub in Cape Town, as the establishment posted a notice that it would remain closed on Tuesday.
Thabiso Danca said that, last Thursday, he was told he needed to be accompanied by a white person to enter the pub. 'Embarrassed and dehumanised': Cape Town pub patron refused entry because he is black recounts humiliation On Tuesday, ahead of a planned EFF protest, a laminated statement was posted on the door, which called the claims"unfounded and unproven".
The notice also stated that disciplinary processes were underway regarding the allegations, without further elaboration.
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