Unathi Nkayi Joins Forces In Calling Out Alleged Racist Reporter

Unathi Nkayi Joins Forces In Calling Out Alleged Racist Reporter. Idols SA judge and songstress Unathi Nyaki together with other have voiced their concerns after an alleged eNCA “racist reporter” mask video went viral. A video of an eNCA reporter Lindsay Dentlinger went viral during the 2021 budget speech went viral and have since received backlash after video clips of her asking black politicians to keep their masks on, while white politicians were allowed to be maskless during interviews.

The video caused an uproar online on social media, as #eNCAMustFall trends online as Twitter users called out the broadcaster for alleged racial bias and “double standards”. Unathi also took to her Instagram account to voice her concerns and posted the video captioned: “Unathi WHITE SUPREMECY looks like this……it is INSTITUTIONALISED but Anywhoo let’s hope Mogherl is practising how to say GQEBERHA.”

Some of South Africa’s artists also commented on her post. Nandi Madida commented: “Wow.. is this what our parents voted for in 1994.” More people and entertainment industry peers reacted to the video under Unathi’s post. See reactions:

eNCA however, has since issued a statement which reads: “Criticism to this extent levelled at a journalist under these circumstances is unfair and unfortunate. Comments and some video content currently being shared are maliciously misleading.

Managing Director, Norman Munzhelele said: “After carefully analyzing the situation, we understand that given the pressure of the live TV environment such unplanned occurrences can occur. Through our deliberations, we have found that there is no mal intent on the part of the journalist. We further found that the way the journalist and eNCA has been perceived through this incident is unfair and not a true reflection of the journalist or our channel. We also appreciate the sensitivity of the matter and people’s concerns and reaffirm our commitment to encouraging compliance with regulations designed to inhibit transmission of Covid-19 across our population irrespective of race, colour or creed.”