Adam Catzavelos to pay R150 000 for racist rant
Johannesburg businessman Adam Catzavelos has reached a settlement with the South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) following his use of the k-word while on holiday in Greece last year.
Catzavelos was hauled before the Equality Court for his racist rant with the commission demanding he pay a fine of R200 000.
The two parties managed to reach a settlement agreement of R150 000.
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The SAHRC's Gauteng manager Buang Jones elaborates:
Catzavelos also offered a public apology to everyone he offended by his use of the k-word.
#AdamCatzavelos reads out his public apology. pic.twitter.com/RMs4j8tHSv
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#AdamCatzavelos says he will 'never again be insensitive as to not take another person's feelings into account.' pic.twitter.com/k5GTQ6vzci
— Jacaranda News (@JacaNews) August 29, 2019
This is not the end of Catzavelos’ legal battles. He is still facing a charge of crimen injuria brought by the EFF as well as charges in Greece.