that it pulled out because of Hofmeyr’s inclusion in the line-up after apparently already raising its concerns about it last month.
“Through its brand and network, MTN seeks to connect South Africans and bring people together and it’s unfortunate that by persisting with Hofmeyr, AIG is no longer helping serve that objective,” it said in a statement.announced that it had decided to cancel the festivalEmerald Resort & Casino has made the decision, based on advice and discussions with concerned parties, to cancel the Afrikaans in die Vaal concert.
Apologies for any inconvenience. Full refunds will be given. Computicket, will in due course, distribute an SMS.But Hofmeyr said he was innocent, and blamed “barbaric unrest control” for chasing away sponsors. “All the things I heard I said: 1. we want to go back to Apartheid. 2. Blacks were bad. 3. Apartheid was better than democracy.3. I sang the k-word 4. I have an affinity for posting old flags… For these lies our sponsors flee,” said Hofmeyr.— Steve Hofmeyr All the things I heard I said: 1. we want to go back to Apartheid. 2. Blacks were bad. 3. Apartheid was better than democracy.3. I sang the k-word 4. I have an affinity for posting old flags… For these lies our sponsors flee.
Lesufi we have won, the enemies against change are crumbling now ✊🏿✊🏿
Ag kak man it’s his own doing.🖕🏽
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