A South African woman who hurled racist abuse at a black police officer in a clip that went viral has been sentenced to three years in prison with one year suspended. Vicki Momberg was found guilty in November on four counts of crimen injuria, or the willful injuring of someone's dignity.
It's the first time a South African has received prison time for the offense. "We've had crimen injuria (cases before), but they have always been coupled by other charges. This is the first for a prison sentence for crimen injuria on its own," National Prosecuting Authority spokeswoman Phindi Mjonondwane said. Mjonondwane said the court's punishment sets a precedent for future cases: "We are pleased with the sentence. This sends a clear message to those who undermine other people's rights." Momberg, a former estate agent, was caught on video berating South African Police Service officers who had stopped to assist her after thieves broke into her car in Johannesburg. She repeatedly used a highly offensive slur that was commonly used to insult and demean black people during apartheid.
The way racism is slowing being made a felony offence is worrying
Jordan Hernandez
Not for non-racists :D
Christopher Rodriguez
But what if youre a chef in South Africa and ask the "help" to pass the kafir lime leaves because youre cooking Thai food?
Or what if an Arab calls an infidel African a kafir because it means infidel in Arabic?
Does thar still count as racist?
James Nguyen
You'll be in prison before you know it. When speech and mannerism become punishable offenses no one is ever safe. Dumbshits who cheer for social reform like this are always the first to be on the receiving end of it.
Blake Price
I need to be punished immediately 💝
Jacob Turner
This is why I live in a van in the woods. I hate. Period. I hate it all, I get along with no one. Even a dirty pile of dishes will make me violent. I cant stand other people but I dont want to hurt anyone so ive separated myself from normal society.
Luis Edwards
There's going to come a day where being an ironic shitposter isn't going to be enough to keep that gun out of your mouth.