The streets of Twitter were blazing after strong allegations of racism and ill-treatment against eNCA’s head of news, Kanthan Pillay, were brought about by an array of people.
Renowned political journalist, Samkele Maseko, also known as ‘The Lord Of The Media’ caused total mayhem on Twitter after dragging his former news boss at eNCA for mistreating him, referring him in derogatory racist terms, and having questionable journalism ethics.
In a series of shocking tweets, Samkele tweeted that on his last day of work he was “treated like a dog and thrown out of the building”. Also, the manner in which communication unfolded was hurtful for Samkele, as he mentioned that vulgur language and misuse of power and authority were frequent occurrences during the duration of his employment at the television channel.
To my former Colleagues @eNCA I apologize for not staying goodbye. Such is the nature of such things , just continue kicking ass. We shall meet again somewhere soon…. pic.twitter.com/vme8hrQTeP
— #TheLordOfTheMedia (@samkelemaseko) December 17, 2019
We here to support u Sir!!
All sounds like déjà vu!!👊🏽🤔
— robertmarawa (@robertmarawa) December 18, 2019
Didn’t get to serve my notice at Y or even do 1 more show after letting them know I got offered a show on 5, got told leave immediately!!! Further got told to leave Club808 immediately https://t.co/ku4JHQjXzd
— Thando Thabooty (@Thando_Thabethe) December 18, 2019
We reject this apology with contempt! There must be consequences; a suspension or compeltw dismissal! #KanthanPillay is a repeated offender: he has broken many talented African reporters & radio hosts. He collapsed YFM, denigrating Kwaito culture which made YFM what it was! https://t.co/j6BD4GO3dM
— Mbuyiseni Ndlozi (@MbuyiseniNdlozi) December 19, 2019
This is not even a sincere apology 🚮 this is a “my boss made me write it” apology and it’s crap
Excuse my language 🚶♀️🚶♀️
— Phyllar (@Phyllar1) December 19, 2019
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Veteran actress Florence Masebe says that SA actors are treated with less respect than they were a decade ago. 2019 has seen several celebs speak out about the alleged mistreatment of actors in the industry.
In October actress Vatiswa Ndara penned an open letter to arts and culture minister Nathi Mthethwa on the alleged exploitation of actors in the South African entertainment industry. Read more
Source: Zalebs
