The Democratic Alliance (DA) in the Western Cape has condemned the alleged racist incident on a FlySafair flight in which a woman is seen having an altercation with flight crew members.
The incident took place during a flight from Durban to Cape Town.
In a video that has gone viral on social media, the woman can be heard hurling racial slurs at the flight crew.
DA Western Cape leader Tertius Simmers says this sort of behaviour has no place in a democratic society.
“During the heated altercation, a passenger reportedly hurled racial remarks against a member of the Coloured community. With the DA’s ethos firmly based on diversity and fairness to all, we stand in solidarity with the victim. Our unwavering commitment to equality is our drive to fight for an inclusive society where all citizens are treated with dignity and respect.”
SABC regrets incident
The woman is an employee of the South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC). The company expressed concern over the viral video.
In a statement, the broadcaster emphasised its commitment to values of respect and integrity, expressing regret over the incident.
In the video, the staff member also references the SABC, claiming the incident would be broadcast on SABC News.
The broadcaster reiterated that its Editorial Code ensures the newsroom makes decisions about news coverage independently.
It added that the matter would be addressed through internal procedures.
MEDIA STATEMENT | THE SABC CONDEMNS STAFF MEMBER’S CONDUCT ON A FLIGHT
The SABC has noted with concern, audio-visual material circulating on various social media platforms featuring a staff member travelling on a South African airline.
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— SABC (@SABCPortal) December 28, 2024
