‘Not harsh enough’: Twitter rejoices after racist Vicki Momberg’s sentencing

Former estate agent Vicky Momberg was sentenced to three years, with one year suspended, this morning for her racist outburst back in 2016.

Momberg was found guilty of four counts of crimen injuria in November last year after she was seen shouting racial slurs at a black police officer in 2016 who was trying to assist her after she was involved in an alleged smash-and-grab incident.

Handing down the sentence in the Randburg Magistrates’ Court, magistrate Pravina Rugoonandan was reported as saying that condemning the racially abusive k-word would deter others from using the word.

She said Momberg’s use of the k-word had stripped the police officer of his dignity and that though she had accepted responsibility for her emotional outburst, regret does not guarantee remorse.

The hashtag Vicky Momberg is now trending on Twitter, with many of the platform’s users welcoming the sentencing, which will see Momberg spend two years behind bars.

See some of the Twitter reactions below:

https://twitter.com/PearlModiadie/status/978904238012104704

I won’t say her sentencing was harsh neither lenient but it’s a start. It’s a good start #VickiMomberg

— Vuyelwa (@vuyelwachabs) March 28, 2018

After watching that video clip, 2 years behind bars does not seem harsh. The question is whether its good enough justice for the black police officers who had to endure such a degrading act? #VickiMomberg

— Ofentse (@ofentsemokgau) March 28, 2018

NO place for racists in South Africa society! 🇿🇦 #VickiMomberg

— Ulrich Janse van Vuuren (@UlrichJvV) March 28, 2018

https://twitter.com/AdvBarryRoux/status/978906646461255682

I’m quite pleased with the #VickiMomberg sentencing, may it serve as a strong message to those who freely express their racism and never suffer any consequence, it’s a new day zinja ndini😝✊🏾👏🏾

— Thole loMthwakazi 🇵🇸 (@MsAphelele) March 28, 2018

#VickiMomberg. A racist who went on a racial rant, calling Black Police Officers kaffirs atleast 48 times, in 2016… has been sentenced to 3 years in prison 🙌🏾🔥💯 pic.twitter.com/S4xLO11WrR

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— Vito Genovese (@Tswana_Guy3) March 28, 2018

https://twitter.com/ChesterQha_/status/978894986791055361

Kaffir/Kula/Kwerekwere should all be treated in the same way. An inherent inability to acknowledge people for their humanity they possess. AND moreso it has everything to do with considering people as lesser humans because of the victimisation they received in life #VickiMomberg

— Sunbeam (@BeamReflected) March 28, 2018

#VickyMomberg #VickiMomberg

The sentencing of Momberg to prison is welcomed albeit it's two years! pic.twitter.com/OoqptHdTlc

— Tumi Sole (@tumisole) March 28, 2018

#VickiMomberg has become the first person in SA history to be Convicted for using the word kaffir.

— Not Adv Ngcukaitobi (@AdvNgcukaitobi) March 28, 2018

Let them call us Kaffers again, we will record their racist asses and make sure that they go to jail!#VickiMomberg pic.twitter.com/WNulhY6gaz

— Morolong (@TowardsUhuru) March 28, 2018

https://twitter.com/LeonMabiza/status/978901139092656128

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