Nota Baloyi Defiant as SAHRC Demands R150K, Apology for ‘Racist’ Remarks About White People
The South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) has issued a letter of demand to controversial music executive Nhlamulo “Nota” Baloyi over remarks he made during an episode of The Hustlers Corner SA podcast.
The commission deemed his statements a prima facie violation of the rights to equality and human dignity.
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Baloyi’s Controversial Statements Spark Outrage
During the podcast, which premiered on 17 February 2025, Baloyi made inflammatory claims about white people, alleging that they were “an inferior species” compared to black people.
“They are an inferior species [compared] to us. We are Homo sapiens; they have got Neanderthal blood in them. This is science.
This science was not done by black people; it was done by them. The white population is shrinking. For us, it makes no sense to descend into the savagery that they have,” he added.
SAHRC Demands Retraction, Apology, and Payment
The commission’s letter demands that Baloyi:
– Retract all written statements.
– Undergo human rights awareness training.
– Issue a public apology within 10 days.
– Remove the offensive content.
– Pay R150,000 to an organisation that promotes reconciliation.
“Your utterances appear to incite hatred, promote discrimination, and advocate for violence against white people,” the SAHRC stated in the letter.
Baloyi Stands His Ground
Despite the legal pressure, Nota Baloyi remains defiant. Speaking to Sunday World, he dismissed the demand, stating:
“I do not have much to say, but I will defend myself at the Equality Court, and I implore anyone offended to take the full podcast into context and not into bits and pieces.”
The SAHRC has warned that failure to respond within seven days will result in legal action at the Equality Court.