Umkhokha: The Curse producers, Phrase of Mouth Manufacturing, are underneath strain to fireplace actor Kininonke “Kini” Shandu following his misogynistic remarks two weeks in the past.
Sunday World reviews that viewers of the Mzansi Magic telenovela are threatening to cease watching the present ought to Shandu not be dropped.
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‘UMKHOKHA’ CREATORS UNDER PRESSURE TO FIRE KINI SGANDU
Shandu, who’s a former Day by day Thetha co-host, took to his Fb account two weeks in the past to state his views on girls who conceive youngsters out of wedlock.
The previous Gagasi FM presenter’s remarks angered plenty of folks as he referred to girls who’ve children out of wedlock as umdlambila (naughty girls). In his now-deleted Fb, he stated that ladies who’ve youngsters earlier than getting married are a shame to their dad and mom.
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Shandu later apologised on social media, saying his feedback had been a joke.
“Critically, you will need to make clear that the assertion in query doesn’t align with my real beliefs, the utmost respect that I’ve for girls, and my dedication in the direction of the promotion of their rights and empowerment,” Shandu stated.
“I perceive how my phrases might paint a contrasting image, and I’m actually regretful for any contradiction and disappointment this may increasingly have induced.”
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MULTICHOICE RESPONDS
Multichoice spokesperson, Portia Hlongwane, distanced the corporate from the actor’s views.
“The apology he posted is an indication of desperation, since he can see that meals is vanishing from his plate.
“Though Mr Shandu’s views don’t align with the stance of the channel, he has issued an apology for his remarks. For any inquiries, we kindly counsel reaching out to Mr. Shandu immediately.”
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Since his misogynistic publish, Shandu has been going through disciplinary motion from the Sebenza Girls Awards’ disciplinary committee which stated that he’ll not be the face, regardless of being the co-founder of the occasion.
The favored occasion has additionally misplaced two principal sponsors, BMW and Ocean Mall, attributable to unhealthy publicity.
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