'Unnecessary outrage': Lesufi apologises after accusing Springbok fan of flaunting old SA flag

[Jopie Fourie]

Gauteng Education MEC Panyaza Lesufi has apologised for incorrectly accusing a Springboks fan of wearing an old South African flag around his shoulders at the Rugby World Cup game against Wales over the weekend.

Lesufi had tweeted a screenshot of several fans in Springboks shirts and wigs, saying: "That flag, unfortunately is spoiling it! This team @Springboks belongs to all of us. Let’s avoid hurting each other unnecessarily. #StrongerTogether."

Many people were confused because one of the fans was actually donning the new South African flag. The red and white colours were visible below his waist, while the black, yellow and green colours were draped over his left shoulder.

'Unnecessary outrage': Lesufi apologises after accusing Springbok fan of flaunting old SA flag

Gauteng Education MEC Panyaza Lesufi has apologised for incorrectly accusing a Springboks fan of wearing an old South African flag around his shoulders at the Rugby World Cup game against Wales.

www.news24.com

 

[Deadmanza]

POS deserves a massive PK!

 

[Aghori]

What a ****. His hatred for whites and indians makes him see things that aren't there it seems.

 

[Temujin]

We must ban the new flag to avoid any hurt feels one or two colors may cause depending of lighting, saturation etc

 

[dj2381]

No surprises here, his job description must include hating whites, bonuses paid for generating fake racism.

 

[ForceFate]

I wanted to post a gem from Mzwandile Masina but...

Lol

 

[satanboy]

Twitter users called out Lesufi for spreading fake news, sowing division and lowering the mood after a win against Wales. Some shared photos with different angles or live footage to show Lesufi he had made a mistake.

 

[daveza]

I'm surprised Mmusi didn't share it on Twitter.

 

[3WA]

Apology is meaningless because he'll do it again. Next spat that comes up, he'll jump to an unsubstantiated conclusion again. Probably before the end of this year.

 

[grok]

Nothing to see here, the outrage was manufactured. Which is actually an astonishing achievement for a banana republic without electricity & in the grips of decolonization.

 

[R13...]

Lesufi should lay off the tweets, he's becoming something of a Trump now.

 

[Urist]

Now some idiot is probably going to wave the obb just to piss him off.
Doubt it's illegal in Japan.

 

[MrGray]

#SueLesufi

 

[ArtyLoop]

What a ****. His hatred for whites and indians makes him see things that aren't there it seems.

It's no different to those in power... the hatred causes much mental distress on a daily basis

 

[Polly101]

I'd call him an @$$hole, but these serve an important role in the body

there is just no name for this guy - maybe a mosquito cos they only irritate people while adding zero value

 

[HBee]

Would be nice if the ANC could start purging its racist members too. Don't want Pule Mabe to be a liar.

 

[ponder]

This cnut will see racism everywhere and shoot his mouth off, not the first time and won't be the last.

 

[ponder]

I wanted to post a gem from Mzwandile Masina but...

Lol

?

 

[Jopie Fourie]

Well then it is good. Let him sow further hatred and division. Let people of colour then rather stick together and look after each other. It seems this is what the ANC wants in any event.

 

[Binary_Bark]

Can't read the article