Radio and TV personality Unathi Msengana has released a statement of apology for the comments she made on twitter.
This comes after a radio interview that ended with a twitter hashtag and a suspension for Msengana.
Here is the statement in full:
Two days ago, on radio, I expressed an opinion on the language policy at Stellenbosch University. Thereafter my opinion became the subject of a Twitter debate. Unfortunately some of the subsequent commentary criticised me in ways that I felt badly violated my personal life and my personal beliefs.
To be cast as an advocate for rape, gender inequality and homophobia when I am passionate about ending these social ills, was extremely shocking. As a result, in what I have come to realise was a bad attempt to defend myself, I reacted by engaging directly with a Twitter follower. However, as upset as I was at that time, I should not have used offensive language. I therefore wish to publicly apologise for my choice in language.
Going forward, whilst l refuse to be bullied on Twitter about my opinions, I will exercise better judgment when using this platform. I thank those who have supported me.
The debate on the radio was sparked by a 35 minute documentary, titled Luister, which is about the challenges black students face at Stellenbosch University. In the documentary black students tell of the racial segregation they feel due to the Universities language policy.
Parliament’s Portfolio Committee on Higher Education and Training will call the Stellenbosch University management to an urgent meeting in light of the latest allegations of racism and violence at the institution.
Unathi Msengana apologises for twitter comments
Radio and TV personality Unathi Msengana has released a statement of apology for the comments she made on twitter.
This comes after a radio interview that ended with a twitter hashtag and a suspension for Msengana.
Here is the statement in full:
Two days ago, on radio, I expressed an opinion on the language policy at Stellenbosch University. Thereafter my opinion became the subject of a Twitter debate. Unfortunately some of the subsequent commentary criticised me in ways that I felt badly violated my personal life and my personal beliefs.
To be cast as an advocate for rape, gender inequality and homophobia when I am passionate about ending these social ills, was extremely shocking. As a result, in what I have come to realise was a bad attempt to defend myself, I reacted by engaging directly with a Twitter follower. However, as upset as I was at that time, I should not have used offensive language. I therefore wish to publicly apologise for my choice in language.
Going forward, whilst l refuse to be bullied on Twitter about my opinions, I will exercise better judgment when using this platform. I thank those who have supported me.
The debate on the radio was sparked by a 35 minute documentary, titled Luister, which is about the challenges black students face at Stellenbosch University. In the documentary black students tell of the racial segregation they feel due to the Universities language policy.
Parliament’s Portfolio Committee on Higher Education and Training will call the Stellenbosch University management to an urgent meeting in light of the latest allegations of racism and violence at the institution.
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