SABC has suspended one of its hosts after he was the subject of a serious complaint made by a female employee at the station. Rams Mabote, who hosts the Media and Society show on Sundays, has been accused of “inappropriately touching” his colleague – however he denies any wrongdoing.
Mabote also runs the Young Kings organization, which aims to alleviate high levels of gender-based violence in South Africa by teaching young men to respect women. Supporters of the presenter say that the accusations leveled against him are “out of character” but SABC is taking the grievance very seriously.
Mabote himself has not yet responded to the allegations publically but according to rumours to the reported is protesting his innocence behind the scenes and maintains any act of “inappropriate touching” is a misunderstanding.
SABC has briefly addressed the matter stating that discussions will take place between the broadcaster and the employees involved in this incident and Media and Society will be hosted by a stand-in presenter on Sunday.
“We are due to discuss the matter and or incident during the coming week and we shall communicate the outcomes soonest. May I assure you that the matter is receiving urgent attention, and it is worth noting that we shall engage the services of a stand-in presenter until the finalisation of the matter.”
Sources: MSN
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