![]() There have already been many calls for listeners of and advertisers on Lotus FM to boycott the station, although Govender only did a weekly show on the station. The South African Broadcasting Corporation, which owns Lotus FM, yesterday distanced itself from the comments and cancelled Govender’s contract, claiming his comments had brought the organisation into disrepute. 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. The controversial remarks led to online reactions with some people supporting his freedom of speech while some condemning him.įollowing the outrage, 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. ![]() Even the other moron (Zimbabwe President Robert) Mugabe speaks much better,” Govender, who is also a columnist and community worker, wrote. Massacring the beautiful English language. “Just heard a Zombie Zuma giving a speech on the news. 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 here. ![]() 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. ![]()
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