In a very disappointing story in this era where civilization is assumed the characteristic of the times,a black South African TV and radio presenter has said he was the victim of a racially motivated attack after stopping to help a group of white people whose car had overturned.
Samora Mangesi tweeted photos of the injuries he sustained in the alleged assault, which he said happened on Friday.
Samora, who presents a lifestyle show for the South African Broadcasting Corporation, said he and some friends pulled over to help after a car overturned on a road in west Johannesburg.
He and his two female friends were called “monkeys”, he said.When they asked why they were being insulted, he was beaten unconscious.
His tweet sparked fury among his followers, who shared the post more than 3,700 times.
“They kicked me on the ground after one of them had hit me on the back of the head,” wrote Mangesi who sustained cuts, bruises and grazes on his face and body.
He thought about “letting it go and just continuing with my life”, but has now reported the incident to police, he revealed.