Government: #AdamCatzavelos must face the full might of the law

Calls are mounting for Catzavelos to be arrested, with government now asking authorities to not leave any stone unturned.

"His racial comments undermine the gains made towards social cohesion, nation building and strengthening our vibrant young democracy," says spokesperson, Phumla Williams.

The video of Catzavelos filming himself on a Greek beach giving a weather report, adding that "amazing sea and not one k*ff*r in sight" - has since gone viral.

Several businesses have announced their decision to terminate their relationship with St George's Fine Foods - the company in which Catzavelos holds a minority share.

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"His racist comments cannot be justified and display one of the most despicable form of racism," adds Williams.

The Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) and Democratic Alliance (DA) have laid separate criminal charges against Catzavelos.

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A complaint has also been lodged at the South African Human Rights Commission.

Williams also urged residents to be cautions with how social media platforms are utilised.

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"Whilst government respects freedom of expression, the public should be responsible in how they express their views. Racism has detrimental effects in disrupting the advances we have made as a country."

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