Gayton McKenzie has been branded a “hypocrite” over his bid for the hosts of the Open Chats Podcast to be cancelled for their “racist” comments about coloured people.
The Minister of Sports, Arts and Culture, who is also the leader of the Patriotic Alliance, has condemned the show, which has since been dropped by DStv.
The podcast has faced backlash from political parties, high-profile people and the public over claims it perpetuated racial stereotypes.
GAYTON MCKENZIE CALLS OUT OPEN CHATS PODCAST AFTER SHOW IS CANNED
On his X account, Gayton McKenzie called out Open Chats Podcast co-hosts Mthokozisi Donald and Sino Kama and their two female guests.
Shortly after DStv shared news that they had dropped the show from their programming, the minister hinted at the presenters being cancelled over their comments.
He posted: “No one wants to see young people destroyed. It, is however, a teachable moment for these young people and their peers that racism has no place in South Africa, to let them continue as if nothing happened is the surest way of destroying them.
He added: “Consequence is a great teacher.”
A day earlier, the Gayton vowed to take legal action against the Open Chats Podcast and its broadcaster.
He said in a Facebook Live: “Whoever is in charge of content control didnt see something wrong.
“We are giving you seven days to cancel that show. …You are going to learn. This is where we draw the line”.
Senior PA leader Liam Jacobs later opened a case of hate speech and crimen injuria against the podcast presenters.
HYPOCRITE?
Gayton McKenzie’s social media comments about the Open Chats Podcast’s presenters became a trending topic.
Many South Africans called out the minister for being a “hyopcrite” for calling out selective racism.
Some recalled how he called for South Africans not to “cancel” former DA MP Renaldo Gouws whose old K-word YouTube videos recently resurfaced.
Others pulled up clips of Gayton discussing black people with comments seasoned with racist undertones. Some even reminded fellow South Africans that he was a convicted criminal.
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