Nobuntu Mkhize, an SABC employee, has gone viral after she was involved in a verbal and physical altercation with crew aboard a FlySafair plane from Durban to Cape Town on December 26.
Image: Graphic by Se-Anne Rall
The South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) in the Western Cape has confirmed that it is looking into complaints of an onboard incident on a FlySafair flight from Durban to Cape Town on December 26.
The incident involves South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) brand manager, Nobuntu 'Nobs' Mkhize, who was allegedly intoxicated and threw a tantrum after the flight crew refused to serve her more alcohol.
Mkhize's tirade, which included her pulling her wig off, was captured on cellphone camera and has since gone viral.
"While the Commission notes that a criminal complaint has been filled with the South African Police Service, its Western Cape provincial office will, in line with its constitutional mandate to promote equality and prevent unfair discrimination and guided by the Commission's Complaints Handling Procedures, investigate the matter.
"We encourage passengers from the flight to share relevant information with the WCPO to assist in the investigation," the provincial branch said in a statement.
It added that it was deeply concerned about the persistence of racial incidents in society, especially as the country recently celebrated 30 years of democracy.
Mkhize's actions caused widespread outrage, especially following her racist utterances towards the Coloured community.
DA officials officially opened a case of crimen injuria at the Bishop Lavis police station.
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This led to the Democratic Alliance (DA) in the Western Cape opening a crimen injuria case at the Bishop Lavis police station.
Despite Mkhize insisting she was not drunk during the flight, the airline has confirmed that she has been added to its no-fly list.
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