Supersport Regards Ashwin Willemse Matter as Serious

Author:
SABC Digital News
Publisher:
SABC Digital News
Publication Date:
21 May 2018
Tags:
South Africa, Sport

Sports Minister Toko Xasa has called on Supersport to suspend analysts Naas Botha and Nick Mallett while investigating an 'alleged racist' incident during a live broadcast on Saturday night. Fellow analyst and  former Springbok Ashwin Willemse walked off the set after an apparent disagreement. The incident caused an outcry on social media. Supersport says it's taken note of the minister's remarks. The sport channel says it regards it as a serious matter.

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