A local radio host, Thabo Baloyi, criticised derogatory remarks made on 'Open Chats Podcast' about Coloured people, sparking a debate over racism.
The podcast's hosts and guests alleged that Coloured people were crazy and participated in incestuous activities
Learn at Your Own Pace! Our Flexible Online Course allows you to fit copywriting skills development around your busy schedule. Enroll Now! A radio host criticised the hosts of 'Open Chats Podcast,' which sparked a divided reaction online. Images: @thabo_baloyi_ / TikTok, Open Chats Podcast / Facebookhost entered the conversation to do the same. However, some South Africans are struggling to see how the comments were racist.and wondered how nobody thought it was best not to air the podcasters stating that people in the Coloured community are "crazy" and participate in incestuous activities.
"We, as a firm, wish to make it clear that we do not support any forms of racism, discrimination, or segregation, but have been instructed to assist with this unfortunate and delicate matter as best as we can.Open Chats Podcast issues apology after massive backlash over offensive remarks about Coloured people
"The statements have caused much outrage and offence not only in the Coloured community of South Africa but to all South Africans irrespective of race, colour, or creed."Thousands of local social media users entered the comment section, questioning whether the comments made on the podcast were racist. Other online users sided with Thabo and pointed out the racism."As a Coloured person, I don’t think we need to bring up the hypothetical of 'if the roles were reversed.
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