Netwerk24 journalist on Shivambu scuffle: 'I feel my human rights were violated'
Floyd Shivambu, deputy president of the EFF, has found himself in the spotlight after he recently attacked a journalist outside parliament. Following the incident, the journalist has spoken up to share his side of the story.
Listen to the podcast as journalist Adrian de Kock speaks out following a scuffle with EFF deputy president Floyd Shivambu, then read more below:
EFF deputy president Floyd Shivambu is making news - and it's not for the right reasons.
Just recently, Newswatch reported that while waiting outside Cape Town mayor Patricia De Lille’s disciplinary hearing, Shivambu was seen on camera in a scuffle with a journalist.
Adrian de Kock, a journalist from Netwerk24, asked Shivambu if he wanted to comment on the hearing in question and proceeded to snap pictures of the politician. Clearly, Floyd wasn't feeling it as he insisted that de Kock delete the pictures because he had not given consent for them to be taken.
Read: Shivambu takes responsibility for 'scuffle with journalist'
In the video, you can see him manhandling Adrian and even at one point, held him at the neck.
Shortly after the incident went viral, Shivambu took to his Twitter to share an official statement regarding the incident.
Official Statement on the scuffle with a Journalist: pic.twitter.com/VHaVRfi3cP
— Floyd Shivambu (@FloydShivambu) March 20, 2018
Here's how social media reacted to his apology...
You were out of order and EFF should take steps to discipline you or you should step down as an MP.
— MATT (@Matthiemush83) March 20, 2018
Accepted, but be a gentleman and invite him for lunch to kiss and make-up. We all have out bad days, you're not the exception. Tomorrow the sun will shine again🙌🏼
— Vanessa Henney (@TerciaHenney) March 20, 2018
Im so dissapointed as well. Nevertheless atleast he has shown leadership by admitting his mistakes. And I feel sorry for that journalist.. may he get well
— william mosetja (@WilliamMosetja) March 21, 2018
An assault is a physical harmful attack ....Can we appoint a neutral doctor to examine the extent of damage. Behind each and every behaviour is a driving force what did the journalist do on his side of contribution @Conrad1950
— Herald (@mthie82) March 21, 2018
Apology accepted. This is what we call leadership.
— KaraboSibisi (@sibisi_karabo) March 20, 2018
Do you think Floyd's apology is enough or should there be further consequences for his actions? Share your comments below.