Matthew theunissen
Mbalula welcomes Theunissen's 'punishment' for racist rant
The Capetonian, 26, has agreed to do community service to show he is sorry for using the k-word.
It's part of a settlement agreement facilitated by the commission this week after a hate speech complaint.
Minister Fikile Mbalula announced that he’ll ban four sporting bodies from bidding for major events.
Earlier this week Theunissen used the k-word to refer to the government in a Facebook post.
The Noordhoek resident received flak after using the k-word in a racist Facebook post criticising govt.
Matthew Theunissen used the 'k-word' in tweet over Minister Fikile Mbalula’s transformation decision.
In a controversial post, Cape Town-based Matthew Theunissen used the ‘k-word’ in venting his anger over Fikile Mbalula's decision to revoke bidding rights for future international tournaments as a result of not meeting transformation targets.
Matthew Theunissen insists he is not a racist after using the ‘k-word’ in venting towards the minister.
Cape Town Mayor Patricia de Lille says racism must be condemned in order to build a new nation & advance reconciliation. Listen as she chats to CapeTalk’s Kieno Kammies about a racist rant by a Cape Town resident on social media.
Officials have called for a thorough investigation into a racist Facebook post by Theunissen.
Matthew Theunissen slammed the sport’s minister’s decision to ban certain sporting codes & used the k-word.