SAHRC condemns Martinengo calling Malema a monkey
4 October 2018
The South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) has condemned popular DJ Sasha Martinengo for calling EFF leader Julius Malema a monkey.
During the Hot 91.9 FM breakfast show on Tuesday, the now former host, referring to Malema, remarked: "And people still listen to this monkey."
The station took immediate action and dismissed Martinengo, saying his comment "violated the code of conduct and its commitment to our national democratic values".
In a statement, the SAHRC said it was particularly concerned with Martinengo as the utterances were made on a radio show, "where he is expected to use his massive platform in the promotion of the respect of equality and dignity".