In a recent development, renowned actress Brenda Ngxoli has stepped forward to expose instances of racial discrimination allegedly perpetrated by her former colleague, actor David James, during their collaboration on the movie “Sew the Winter to My Skin”. Ngxoli recounts a distressing incident where James directed a racial slur towards her, deeply affecting her.
Brenda Ngxoli Refuses to Be Silenced
Ngxoli asserts that she consciously abstained from signing any contractual agreements or nondisclosure pacts, granting her the liberty to shed light on the distressing incident without fear of repercussion.
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Many years Later. I Still Remember. I Stood Alone then as I cried on Set. Reported it to the AD…. Xolani Qhubeka the Dir….. gave me an ice cold Cream Soda. Even today I’m Still Standing for my Truth pic.twitter.com/5Y9C2cDK84
— Brenda Ngxoli 🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦 (@Ngxoli) April 21, 2024
Despite facing legal pressures from production representatives and enduring delayed compensations, Ngxoli stands firm in her resolve to share her narrative, underscoring her unwavering commitment to justice and accountability.
Ngxoli unveils suspicions regarding deliberate delays in her remuneration, positing them as punitive measures intended to penalize her for her refusal to acquiesce to contractual terms aimed at silencing her.
She sheds light on the financial hardships she encountered, particularly during the subsequent December, insinuating a deliberate orchestration of delayed payments as a means of coercion.
Biased Treatment and Professional Challenges
Highlighting instances of biased treatment, Ngxoli articulates her grievances regarding the portrayal of her character and the disproportionate favouritism shown towards certain individuals within the production milieu.
She narrates an alarming incident wherein her concerns about a fellow actor’s safety were disregarded, underscoring a culture of negligence and indifference pervasive within the production framework.
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Defamation and Misrepresentation
Ngxoli further divulges disturbing allegations of defamation, citing the dissemination of false narratives aimed at tarnishing her reputation and discrediting her legitimate grievances.
She recounts an episode where baseless rumours were propagated, insinuating inappropriate conduct on her part, subsequent to her vocalization of concerns regarding unwarranted physical contact during filming.
