Controversial music producer Nota Baloyi has issued a public apology for referring to white individuals as inhumane.
Talking on DJ Sbu’s podcast, The Hustler’s Nook, Baloyi labeled white individuals as Neanderthals, claiming they’re inferior to black individuals.
“They’re an inferior species in comparison with us. We’re Homo Sapiens; they’ve Neanderthal blood in them. That is science. It was not performed by black individuals; it was accomplished by them,” he said in February.
SA Human Rights Fee ‘makes’ Nota Baloyi apologise
Per week after his feedback have been made, The South African Human Rights Fee launched an announcement relating to the state of affairs.
“The matter is underneath evaluation, and the Fee will decide the easiest way ahead, which can embody instituting proceedings within the related Equality Court docket as per Part 13(3)(b) of the South African Human Rights Fee Act 40 of 2013, together with Part 20 of the Promotion of Equality and Prevention of Unfair Discrimination Act, 2000,” the assertion learn.
What did Nota Baloyi say on X?
In his apology, Baloyi mentioned: “I want to lengthen my heartfelt apology to anybody who felt threatened or damage by my phrases. I perceive the significance of fostering a tradition of respect, and I’m dedicated to turning this incident right into a studying expertise for myself and for many who comply with my content material.
“I particularly want to apologize to the white communities for my remarks. My phrases have been hurtful and inappropriate, and I deeply remorse the ache they could have induced,” he mentioned in a video.
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