EFF Addresses the Racial Slurs Toward YouTuber Sonwabile”

The Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) have gotten involved in the situation concerning the white teenage boy who made racial remarks towards YouTuber Sonwabile.

In the viral video, the young boy referred to Sonwabile as “EFF k****r.” In the footage, Sonwabile, visibly shocked, expressed disbelief at dealing with racism in 2023.

Hence, this video quickly gained popularity, even among public figures and everyone has been urging others to help identify the individuals involved.

Swifty, social media users identified the boy as Erhard Vorster, a grade 9 student of Hoërskool Ben Vorster.

In the light of this, the EFF released an official statement to condemn the racist and offensive incident.

“We call for immediate and decisive action to be taken against Ernard Vorster and the school where he is enrolled. Racism has no place in our educational institutions. And it is essential that incidents of this nature are addressed swiftly and effectively.”

“The impact of such actions extends beyond the immediate victim, affecting the broader community and perpetuating harmful stereotypes.”

Alongside relevant authorities, the body also promised to conduct a proper investigation of the case.

Also, individuals have sighted The Economic Freedom Fighter marching to Hoërskool Ben Vorster to fetch the student. So many have commended the efforts of the EFF, however, many have said Sonwabile will not get justification.