DStv has pulled the plug on The Open Chats podcast after a storm of criticism over offensive comments aimed at the coloured community in a recent episode.
MultiChoice has moved to distance itself from The Open Chats podcast after its hosts made racist remarks about the coloured community.
The backlash has prompted swift political and legal action. Patriotic Alliance leader Gayton McKenzie confirmed the party has opened a criminal case with the South African Police Service.
The Democratic Alliance has taken the matter to the SA Human Rights Commission, seeking formal investigation into the incident.
Civil society groups have also condemned the remarks, describing them as blatant hate speech that fuels division.
While The Open Chats team has issued an apology, critics have slammed it as shallow and lacking sincerity.
Calls for accountability continue to mount, with some leaders urging stricter oversight of media platforms to prevent similar incidents.
