Ngwenya to appeal crimen injuria conviction for use of k-word
Ngwenya and Titi reportedly shared a friendship of 20 years until they became involved in a dispute after a business deal went south.
News24 previously reported Ngwenya had claimed Titi owed him R52 million.
The dispute led to Ngwenya not only calling Tita a “QwaQwa k****r”, but also a “Bantustan boss” in a text message.
The court previously heard how these remarks had left Titi feeling dehumanised because of its historical context.
The NPA said the court’s ruling was significant in that the use of the k-word was of one black individual against another.
“This serves to educate society that the use of this derogatory word cannot be tolerated. We remain committed in promoting others’ dignity and will without fail, subject any individual to criminal prosecution for the intentional impairment of others’ dignity,” Mjonondwane added.
