PIO axed for calling Zuma a `zombie` |
Veteran Indian-origin radio presenter Ravi Naidoo Govender has been fired by South Africa`s public broadcaster for allegedly making derogatory remarks on his Facebook page against President Jacob Zuma. Lotus FM radio presenter Govender caused a stir after posting comments on the social media platform following Zuma`s address at the African National Congress` National Policy Conference in Johannesburg. Govender, who is also a columnist and community worker, wrote: "Just heard a Zombie Zuma giving a speech on the news. Massacring the beautiful English language... Uneducated creature. Even the other moron (Zimbabwe President Robert) Mugabe speaks much better. The controversial remarks led to online reactions with some people supporting his freedom of speech while some condemning him. Govender tendered his apologies and said the reference to Zuma being a `zombie` was due to his anger at the "dead" way in which he had delivered his address in English.However, one of Zuma`s sons Edward Zuma, speaking on behalf of the entire Zuma family, refused to accept the apology and threatened to lay charges against Govender.
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