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[UPDATE] Lim FF+ Leader denies using ‘k-word’

According to the FF Plus, the video was taken five years ago when, Marcelle Maritz was still a DA councillor.

MOKOPANE – The Freedom Front Plus in Limpopo says they will internally investigate allegations of the use of the k-word by Lim FF+ Leader, Marcelle Maritz.

Read more: [LISTEN] Claims over K-word: Lim FF+ Leader in hot water

In a statement released, the party says they became aware of the DA’s complaint today and says the video was taken five years ago while Maritz was still a DA councillor.

Maritz has also denied that she used the k-word after a video surfaced of her referring to the APK Church as the “Church without k***rs”.

“FF Plus’ leadership will investigate the matter internally to ascertain the truth. We are strongly opposed to any form of racism from any side of society and will act strongly if necessary,” the statement concluded.

The DA’s NCOP Member, Beyers Smit, together with the DA Limpopo Provincial Chairperson, Geoffrey Tshibvumo will tomorrow, 26 September, lay criminal charges against Maritz and will report her to the South African Human Rights Commission. They say the incident constitutes crimen injuria.

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Raeesa Sempe

Raeesa Sempe is a Caxton Award-winning Digital Editor with nine years’ experience in the industry. She holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Media Studies from the University of the Witwatersrand and started her journey as a community journalist for the Polokwane Review in 2015. She then became the online journalist for the Review in 2016 where she excelled in solidifying the Review’s digital footprint through Facebook lives, content creation and marketing campaigns. Raeesa then moved on to become the News Editor of the Bonus Review in 2019 and scooped up the Editorial Employee of the Year award in the same year. She is the current Digital Editor of the Polokwane Review-Observer, a position she takes pride in. Raeesa is married with one child and enjoys spending time with friends, listening to music and baking – when she has the time. “I still believe that if your aim is to change the world, journalism is a more immediate short-term weapon. – Tom Stoppard

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