A former estate agent who was convicted last year of racially abusing black police officers in 2016 has received a two-year prison sentence in South Africa. The magistrate went on to say that previous prosecutions of people for racial abuse had failed to stem the flow of such incidents, so imposing a direct prison sentence without the option of a fine would send a strong message. However, if the appeal fails she will become the first person in South Africa to go to prison for subjecting someone to racial abuse. She also complained bitterly about the “calibre of blacks in Johannesburg compared to black people in Durban”, where she was based. But this application was refused, so Momberg will go to jail at least until April 4th, when her appeal is down for hearing.

Source: The Irish Times March 28, 2018 15:11 UTC