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Ngizwe Mchunu's Controversial Remarks Spark Debate on Culture and Identity

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65% : The SAHRC has ordered Mchunu to apologize, cease inciting violence or discrimination against LGBTI+ persons, and acknowledge the harm caused by his statements.
49% : There are other things like dignity and equality which may inconvenience Mchunu, but he's still got to live with them; otherwise, it will be he who has to leave the country in pursuit of a legal system that suits his interpretation of Zulu culture.
48% : Read more " Somizi Reacts to Homophobic Remarks by Ngizwe Mchunu, CGE CondemnsThe Commission for Gender Equality (CGE) and the Human Rights Commission (HRC) have condemned former Ukhozi FM presenter Ngizwe Mchunu for anti-LGBTQIA+ remarks and incitement of violence.
47% : The crushed avocado that retailers insist on calling hummus is an affront to my people, but you don't see Middle Eastern communities taking to the streets of Johannesburg demanding that Woolies labels its food according to its customs.
41% : Read more " Commission for Gender Equality slams Ngizwe Mchunu for his comments on gay peopleMchunu was chased away from a popular market in Johannesburg, where he attempted to confront gays.
37% : Read more " Somizi and Experts React to Ngizwe Mchunu's Anti-LGBTQIA+ RemarksThe Commission for Gender Equality and the Human Rights Commission condemn former Ukhozi FM presenter Ngizwe Mchunu's homophobic comments against the LGBTQIA+ community, particularly regarding their use of Zulu traditional attire.
34% : Read more " Somizi and CGE Condemn Ngizwe Mchunu's Homophobic RemarksThe Commission for Gender Equality (CGE) and Somizi have condemned former Ukhozi FM presenter Ngizwe Mchunu for his anti-LGBTQIA+ comments and actions, including posting homophobic material and inciting violence against the gay community.

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