Agrizzi, commission agree on settlement for racist remarks

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Former Bosasa executive Angelo Agrizzi and the SAHRC have agreed on a R200,000 settlement for his use of the k-word during a recorded conversation in his home.

Former Bosasa executive Angelo Agrizzi and the SA Human Rights Commission have agreed on a Agrizzi appeared in the equality court sitting in the Randburg magistrate's court on Wednesday, where the Commission laid a complaint of hate speech and discrimination against him.

This comes after his testimony at the State Capture Commission of Inquiry in which he admitted to using racial slurs.“My apology is from the heart. I am deeply sorry and I said it in the Zondo commission and once more I’ll say it again that I am deeply sorry. The wounds are still raw, and for me to be one of the people to rub salt in those wounds is despicable,” Agrizzi said.

Agrizzi and the commission agreed that the whistleblower will make a donation to the Barney Mokgatle Foundation. Commissioner Buang Jones said the commission welcomed the court’s judgment, adding that he was happy that both parties could reach an agreement.

 

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he owned it up than beating in the bush

Is that how cheap it is to insult and degrade black people in South Africa?

Justice done! Racists must be hit where it matters the most - in the pocket! Jailing them is a waste of time.

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