PA files criminal charges against podcast hosts for offensive comments about coloured community

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Cape Town – The Patriotic Alliance (PA) has filed a criminal complaint and served a legal letter to the creators of the Open Chats podcast for making offensive remarks about the coloured community, including calling them “crazy” and alleging incestuous behaviour.

Speaking on social media, PA leader Gayton McKenzie stated that while the party does not seek to destroy the podcast hosts, failing to act would perpetuate harmful stereotypes and further marginalise coloured people.

He condemned the normalisation of racist commentary and announced that the PA will lead mass marches to the podcast’s recording studio and the offices of broadcasters involved in airing the controversial episode.

“Enough is enough,” McKenzie declared, stressing that racism against any race group in South Africa is unacceptable.

The party also plans to protest outside the SABC, which streamed the episode, and has issued a seven-day ultimatum demanding action from the broadcaster.

McKenzie revealed that legal steps are being taken against the SABC for its role in platforming the podcast.

PA member and former MP Liam Jacobs has laid a charge of crimen injuria at the Brooklyn Police Station.

The party has confirmed it officially filed charges against podcast hosts Mthokozisi Methula and Sinothando Kama, following the circulation of the offensive and racially insensitive clip.

In addition to the criminal charges, a formal notice and demand letter was served to the podcasters.

The PA’s legal team is preparing to escalate the matter further by filing cases with the Equality Court and the South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC).

They are also requesting the immediate removal of the episode from all platforms.

The podcasters have since removed the offending content and issued a public apology, stating that they never intended to promote racism or discrimination.

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