UCT Vice-Chancellor Mamokgethi Phakeng Defends MacG & Sol From Trolls: “We Need to Address the Cancel Culture”

• University of Cape Town vice-chancellor Mamokgethi Phakeng has shared her thoughts on the popular cancel culture trending on social media
• Phakeng weighed in after social media users dragged her for supporting Podcast and Chill hosts MacG and Sol Phendula
• She said people need to learn to address issues amicably without rushing to put others down through the cancel culture

University of Cape Town vice-chancellor Mamokgethi Phakeng has condemned the cancel culture on social media claiming that it is toxic and needs to stop.

She made these sentiments while addressing mounting calls to cancel controversial podcasters MacG and Sol Phenduka, who are being accused of using their platform to spread homophobic and sexist comments.

The conversation was sparked by a video that Phakeng posted on social media revealing to fans that she is an avid follower of the show, reports TimesLIVE. She wrote:

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“Yes I’m a chiller.! I support young South Africans who make bold moves; they are passionate about their craft, they’re not entitled, they own who they are and go out there to make things happen for themselves. Sol Phenduka and MacG, you guys rock.”

The vice-chancellor came under fire from social media users who slammed her for supporting the show. She fired back, saying she will always support young people with good initiatives. Mamokgethi Phakeng also denounced the cancel culture, saying peeps need to educate instead of cancelling those in the wrong.

Bonang Matheba causes stir after sharing details of lady who crashed into her: "You are putting her in danger"

In other entertainment news, Briefly News reported that social media users have slammed Bonang Matheba for sharing a peep's personal details on social media. The media personality recently shared a picture of a red car and claimed the lady bumped into her car and drove off.

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The media personality pulled a shocker when she posted a picture of a red Toyota Yaris with two ladies inside. She asked her followers to help apprehend the culprit who "rammed" into her high-end vehicle and left without exchanging details.

According to The South African, the Being Bonang star's Twitter post did not sit well with social media users who pointed out that she was exposing the woman to danger, while others said she should have reported the matter to the police.

Source: Briefly News