SA Celebs Whose Strong Opinions Cost Them Their Jobs

SA Celebs Whose Strong Opinions Cost Them Their Jobs. There is nothing wrong with having an opinion that is different from other people’s. In fact a different view is always needed, more so in complicated issue. Having noted that though, there are times when you need to apply discernment before speaking out. You need to understand that there is a time and place to air your views.

Some of our celebrities ended up losing their jobs, after putting their views out there. Because they are in the public eye, these individuals left their employers, with no choice but to release them or terminate sponsorships. Some of them have even been blacklisted in the industry. The likes of DJ Fresh, Phat Joe, MacG, Rami Chuene and a whole lot more have lost jobs because of their views.

DJ Fresh

DJ Fresh, real name Thato Sikwane, is one of the best radio personalities in the country. But his talent and experience have not saved him from being shown the door. The veteran DJ was fired from Metro FM after a verbal altercation with a listener on air. The listener lodged complaint with the Broadcasting Complaints Commission of SA alleging that Fresh used a swear word “msunery”.

MacG

This is a man whose tongue has landed him in trouble a few times. MacG was fired from radio a few years ago over homophobic comments. He is in trouble again, this time through his YouTube channel. MacG together with Sol Phenduka and Ghost Lady touched on a topic about transgender, and basically how the issue was addressed left the LGBTQI community fuming. Old Mutual then decided to terminate their sponsorship with him.

Phat Joe

Phat Joe is one of the most controversial radio personalities in the country. Quite a number of times he has been in hot water because of what he said. In one occasion, Phat Joe, was pulled off air following some homophobic comments. There was a time also where he allegedly spoke about Down Syndrome in a mocking way on radio.

Vatiswa Ndara

Back in 2019, multi-award winning actress, Vatiswa Ndara wrote an open letter to Minister Nathi Mthethwa. She spoke about abuse, exploitation and bullying that she and other actors on Mzansi Magic film Igazi had to endure at the hands of the Ferguson Films production. Since coming out, Vatiswa hasn’t been able to get work, something many expected will happen.

Rami Chuene

Rami Chuene was one of the most loved cast members on The Queen. Unfortunately, her character, Gracious Mabuza was killed off after an alleged behind-the-scenes drama with the Ferguson family. The actress was allegedly fired from The Queen Mzansi after she weighed in on Vatiswa Ndara’s exploitation saga with The Fergusons. Lucky for her, she was absorbed back in the industry after the drama.

Marah Louw

Marah Louw is among those who applauded Vatiswa Ndara for penning an open letter highlighting the alleged mistreatment of actors at Ferguson Films. The veteran actress also said she had to endure some consequences after speaking out against the company. Just like Vatiswa, the veteran actress has not worked anywhere since.