“Black people are monkeys” post goes viral

Numerous high-profile South Africans have since blasted Sparrow's racist post.

January 4, 2016
1 minute read
A KZN-based estate agent has come under fire after posting a statement about New Years celebrations on Durban’s beaches which compared black people to monkeys.
Excerpts from the post read, “these monkeys that are allowed to be released on New Years Eve and new years day on to public beaches towns etc obviously have no education what so ever and to allow them loose is inviting huge dirt and discomfort to others.”

Sparrow added, “…from now on I shall address the blacks of South Africa as monkeys as I see the cute little wild monkeys do the same pick drop and litter.”

Sparrow’s post soon went viral and has since caused an uproar across South Africa, Fourways Review reported.

Penny Sparrow's original post about New Years day.

 

Numerous high-profile South Africans, including DA leader Mmusi Maimane, have weighed in on her statements using the hashtag #NoToRacism.

Sparrow has since apologised with another post. However many felt the apology was not sufficient.

Her former employer, Jawitz Properties also weighed in on the debate stating that Jawitz has not worked for them since November 2015. Further adding that they do not tolerate or share her views.

Sparrow's apology.

– Caxton News Service

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January 4, 2016
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