UDM Accuses Bafana Bafana Coach Hugo Broos of Racism and Sexism, Lodges Complaint with SAHRC
The United Democratic Movement (UDM) has escalated concerns surrounding Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos, lodging a formal complaint with the South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC). The complaint centres on what the UDM alleges are racist and sexist remarks made by Broos during a press briefing on Wednesday.
The controversy stems from comments made by Broos regarding defender Mbekezeli Mbokazi's late arrival to the national team camp at the High-Performance Centre in Pretoria. Mbokazi reported a day later than scheduled, prompting a stern response from the coach.
Broos stated, “So, I will have a chat with him after training. And I can assure you, he is a black guy, and he will get out of my room as a white guy. Because that I can’t accept. But I know why, I know why. Suddenly, Mbokazi is a star – he thinks he is a star. This is the attitude of a star, ‘I will decide when I come’. I will explain it to him. I’m very angry, very angry about his attitude.”
Beyond the remarks concerning Mbokazi, the UDM's complaint also addresses comments made by Broos about Mbokazi's agent, Basia Michaels. The coach questioned her football knowledge in relation to Mbokazi's confirmed move to MLS side Chicago Fire in January, instead of waiting for a potential move to Europe after the FIFA World Cup.
"But I know what happened, that woman who's his agent [Basia Michaels] and thinks she knows football is doing what many agents are doing. It's how much they can get. If she's a little bit clever, she should know that Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) and World Cup are coming next year, there could have been better teams that he can go to and not Chicago," Broos added.
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