‘Open Chats Podcast’ Hosts Urge SA To Stop Recirculating Offensive Video After Deleting Episode

• Open Chats Podcast hosts have uploaded the latest episode of their YouTube show and addressed the backlash they faced on social media
• The hosts have urged South Africans to stop recirculating the offensive video where they spoke ill of the coloured community
• In addition to issuing a verbal apology through a joint statement, the hosts have also deleted the episode

The Open Chats Podcast hosts Mthokozisi Methula and Sinothando Kama are looking to move forward with their lives and put the drama behind them. After offending the entire coloured community with their profane remarks, they received widespread backlash from netizens, community leaders and political parties.

They released two statements addressing the matter, claiming that the remarks made went against what they stand for.

However, in the latest episode of their growing YouTube channel, the hosts further apologised once again.

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Open Chats Podcasters issue verbal apology

Host Mtho read out a joint statement coming from him and his team, where they stated that they meant no harm with their remarks.

“We take accountability for our utterances. Our statements in the episode were racist, sexist, unfortunate, irresponsible, reckless and un-African.”

“Our statements caused so much outrage and offence, not only in the coloured community, but to all South Africans irrespective of race, colour or creed. I would like to take this opportunity to apologise on behalf of the entire crew of the Open Chats Podcast,” Mtho continued.

They mentioned how their podcast grew because of freedom of expression, but noted how they should not have abused the right but discriminated against an entire race.

“We cannot strip anyone of their dignity through reckless utterances.”

Furthermore, they urged peeps not to reshare the video, stating that they have deleted episode 128 from their platforms. Open Chats stated that the resharing of the video is causing more harm and asked people to stop.

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“The episode number 128 has been deleted from the platform. We regret that it continues to be shared by people not associated with our platform, therefore causing further outrage and pain. We therefore ask that we stop causing further pain and request that no other person share it further.”

An apology alone, according to Mtho, is not enough, as they have committed themselves to learning about human rights and racial relations at a registered SA institution of higher learning. They did this to stay well-equipped regarding what is deemed offensive and what is not.

Watch the episode below:

Warras to teach Open Chats Podcasters a lesson

In a previous report from Briefly News, radio personality Warras revealed on X that he wants to help the Open Chats Podcast hosts by offering his insights on their podcast.

He refrained from judging them, but instead advised them to equip themselves with knowledge on what is right and what isn't.

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Unlike most social media users, Warras stated that he wants to help the podcasters, claiming that he is the biggest supporter of unfiltred content where young people have the freedom to express their feelings without being regulated.

Source: Briefly News