The Kiffness – actual identify Dave Scott – has claimed to have misplaced a half 1,000,000 rand deal over his social media posts exhibiting assist for Charlie Kirk.
The best-wing US political activist was shot and killed by a sniper throughout a visitor look at a college in Utah final week. His alleged killer has since been arrested.
Like Kirk, the Cape City muso is understood for his controversial views in regards to the nation on subjects like race, politics, and faith.
THE KIFFNESS LOSES R500K DEAL OVER CHARLIE KIRK SUPPORT?
On his X account, The Kiffness tweeted on Monday, 15 September: “Simply misplaced a R500k marketing campaign as a result of I defended Charlie Kirk”.
He added: “Value it to be trustworthy”.
The muso posted a screenshot from what gave the impression to be an e mail. In it have been the phrases: “After cautious consideration, we should inform you that we should terminate The Kiffness’ contract with [blocked out word] efficient instantly.
“This resolution has been made in gentle of current social media exercise, which poses a reputational danger to each our company and the consumer’s model.”
Responding to an X person, he added, “I don’t need vengeance. It was simply to focus on how fickle manufacturers are – if something is deemed controversial, they’re gone. Which is why you’ll hardly hear any celebrities with model offers converse out on necessary points, particularly in the event that they depend upon model offers.”
ERNST ROETS, AFRIFORUM AND ORANIA RESIDENTS PAY TRIBUTE
In the meantime, a bunch of South African profiles have paid tribute to Charlie Kirk’s legacy.
Outspoken activist Ernst Roets – who led a delegation to the US to handle the “racial discrimination” in opposition to white individuals – laid wreaths on the US Embassy in reminiscence of the American.
Afrikaner rights organisation AfriForum and its Youth division additionally had a particular message for Kirk.
So did Orania chief Joost Strydom, who provided his condolences on behalf of all residents of the white Afrikaner-only city.
“Orania mourns with our buddies in america, and conservatives worldwide”, learn the message
