'Unfortunate and regrettable': SABC apologises for unvetted 'Dr Matthew' features
A resurfaced clip sees disgraced TikToker Matthew Lani feature in an episode of S 3's Unpacked with Relebogile Mabotja.TikToker Matthew Lani's qualifications were reportedly irrelevant when he was featured in a 2021 episode of S 3 talk showLani was featured in the show, along with another guest, to speak about being deliberately infected with HIV by his partner.
"Matthew's vocation and qualifications on a show of this nature, where human interest stories are covered from the perspective of the guest, were of no relevance to the episode," the show said in a statement."There was no obligation for the team to verify this information as he was not invited as an expert but to speak on personal experience," the statement continued."His vocation was part of the background information on him as a person.
"While the latest developments regarding Matthew Lani brought to light a very big and serious issue that needs to be addressed, may it not take away from the very real experiences of all the guests and their stories that have brought much comfort and healing to many," the statement read. "The aim of the respective platforms was not to present an individual who may not be who they claim to be to the audiences," she said."The public broadcaster apologises to the public in this regard."
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