#WillRacismEverEnd: South Africans Disappointed By Racism Scandal Involving the Vice President of Miss World South Africa

#WillRacismEverEnd: South Africans Disappointed By Racism Scandal Involving the Vice President of Miss World South Africa

The ugly head of racism has reared its head again in South African waters, and citizens are unhappy with the latest developments. At the centre of the latest scandal involving racism is Carolyn Baldwin Botha, the newly-appointed Vice President of Miss World South Africa.

An audio recording surfaced on the evening of 13 July 2023 in which Carolyn allegedly used the K-word while describing the busyness of a mall. “So she was there at nine o’clock, an hour she was supposed to be there, in a kaffir-infested mall,” she can be heard saying in the recording.

Listen to the recording below:

Catherine Baldwin Botha is very rude and one racist that needs to be shamed, this is unwanted #WillRacismEverEndpic.twitter.com/eUtFiSfz88

— Haze (@HazeAfrika) July 13, 2023

Baldwin Botha was recently promoted to VP of Miss World South Africa. The Miss World South Africa official page wrote on their Instagram, “Miss World South Africa delights in welcoming Carolyn as Vice President, and we can’t wait to crown a worthy winner with you.”

Carolyn hasn’t responded to the allegations as yet, and the Miss World South Africa organisation hasn’t issued a formal statement regarding the matter.

Meanwhile, Mzansi folks were anything but pleased with the audio and took to Twitter to express their displeasure under the hashtag of #WillRacismEverEnd.

In 2023 we still have people who are as racist as this woman.. It is alleged that this is the voice of Carolyn Baldwin Botha, who does this to black people quite often.. #WillRacismEverEnd pic.twitter.com/OfGLbteomx

— Shazz (@_InkosiYesizwe) July 13, 2023

Can't believe that we still have people who refer to black people as Kaffir, Carolyn Baldwin Botha aren't you ashamed of yourself 😡#WillRacismEverEnd pic.twitter.com/i4QBsbB1UR

— MrsJackson (@MrsJackson_K) July 13, 2023

Carolyn Baldwin Botha person used the word Kaffir at the mall like as a person why would you do this and she's not ashamed About her doings #WillRacismEverEnd pic.twitter.com/ZISL6eovbV

— 💗MaKhoza💗 (@lungelo_khoza_2) July 13, 2023

In 2023, it's disheartening to witness the persistence of individuals like the alleged Carolyn Baldwin Botha, who perpetuate racist behavior towards black people. Will we ever see an end to racism? #WillRacismEverEnd pic.twitter.com/rwwDq2FaqT

— Haze (@HazeAfrika) July 13, 2023