Popular South African news editor Adriaan Basson found himself in the firing line on Wednesday this week for his comments on former Vice-Chancellor of the University of Cape Town Mamokgethi Phakang. ALSO READ: Mzansi drags Adriaan Basson for ‘no fashion’ tweet about PhakengMamokgethi Phakang slams News24’s Adriaan BassonSeasoned News24 editor-in-chief Adriaan Basson has been in the firing line on Twitter ever since his tweet about former UCT Vice-Chancellor Mamokgethi Phakang. Professor Phakeng and Adriaan Basson. Images via Twitter @Joy_Zelda and @AdriaanBassonALSO READ: WATCH: UCT Prof Phakeng says she’s ‘okay’ and ‘happy’“No fashion or dancing videos while Rome is burning. https://t.co/ZY2xBbBojh — Adriaan Basson (@AdriaanBasson) March 14, 2023The tweet caused instant outrage as social media users called him out for what they deemed to be unprofessional behaviour.

Source: News 24 March 17, 2023 17:39 UTC