SAHRC probes alleged race attack
2013-01-17 19:15
Johannesburg - An alleged racist attack on an employee at
the World of Golf in Johannesburg is being investigated, the SA Human Rights
Commission (SAHRC) said on Thursday.
"Although [the SAHRC] has not yet received an
instruction or complaint from the victim [Nathan Maluleke], it has received a
complaint from two members of the public," spokesperson Isaac Mangena said
in a statement.
According to theme park owner Darryl Edges, a visitor
racially abused Gary Player Golf Experience employee Maluleke on Saturday
evening.
A fight ensued and Maluke was assaulted.
Mangena said the SAHRC had asked the World of Golf to
share its investigation report, to assist the probe.
It would also speak to Maluleke once he was released from
hospital.
"The commission strongly condemns racial intolerance
in any form and encourages the public to work [with] greater commitment toward
the achievement of a society rooted to respect, tolerance and non-racism."
- SAPA
