MiWay won’t press charges in fake, racist e-mail case
Dissatisfied customer Mondli Madlala confirms he experienced no racism from MiWay or its staff
MiWay said it would not press charges against former policy holder, Mondli Madlala, after he apologised for the fake racist e-mail he had drafted to appear as though a MiWay staff member had written it. Madlala apologised in a Thursday meeting with MiWay CEO, René Otto and head of marketing and brand, Nthabiseng Moloi, stating he had experienced no racism in his interactions with MiWay or its staff, the company said in a statement. Two MiWay employees — who had received hate-mail and death threats as a result of Madlala’s actions — said they accepted his apology and would not press charges against him either. "I apologise sincerely for my actions. I acted impulsively and without any thought to how this post would spiral out of control. I have learnt how dangerous social media can be, if misused, especially in SA. I also realise that I put the two MiWay employees in danger and I plan to meet with them, to apologise again in person," Madlala said. Madlala was identified in an independ...
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