The man says he chooses Hofmeyr and Afrikaans over DStv.
Afrikaans musician Steve Hofmeyr’s supporters have taken to social media to boycott MultiChoice, while others have destroyed their DStv satellite dishes and decoders after its decision to ban his content on its platforms.
“We are committed to the building of a non-racial society and strongly condemn any acts of discrimination. MultiChoice is proud of its support for Afrikaans, not only our investment in content for our DStv platforms but also our sponsorships of festivals, events, and the broader Afrikaans performing arts sector. Our commitment to Afrikaans and all local languages will not change,” MultiChoice’s group executive for corporate affairs Joe Heshu in a statement on Tuesday.
He says in Afrikaans: “Is it loose? Pull it down, it’s rubbish. It’s either you [DStv] or Afrikaans and I choose Afrikaans. I will never choose DStv over Afrikaans. I’m finished with MultiChoice. Finished! Hit it! Hit it and fold it neatly, we’ll put it on the road for the people who collect scrap metal. They have decided they don’t like our Steve and Afrikaans, and I don’t like giving them my money anymore. If they want to destroy our language and land then we won’t give them anymore money.
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