Nhamulo ‘Nota’. Baloyi’s recent comments about Caster Semenya have sparked more uproar.
In response to emerging star athlete Prudence Sekgodiso’s record-breaking performance in the Diamond League 800m women’s track race at the MarrakechDL, Nota targeted Caster Semenya.
Nota praised Prudence, a two-time Olympic and three-time world winner in the over 800m class, in a video uploaded by @SuperSportTV.
“South Africa’s Prudence Sekgodiso puts in a sublime performance to win the 1500m and record a world-leading time at the #MarrakechDL.”
South Africa's Prudence Sekgodiso puts in a sublime performance to win the 1500m and record a world-leading time at the #MarrakechDL 🇿🇦 pic.twitter.com/xVH7cW2ip5
— SuperSport 🏆 (@SuperSportTV) May 19, 2024
A controversial former music executive. Nota Baloyi criticized world champion Caster Semenya following Prudence’s triumphs.
He received criticism online for referring to Semenya as a “man” and suggesting she resign.
“A real leading lady… That man can retire now!”
Netizens backed Caster Semenya and urged Nota to respect her name.
@LuckyPhetwe:
“Caster has more medals than those dots on your face!”
@unclescrooch:
“Uncalled for man. She can’t be fighting Europe and her own people!”
@PaultwinOkoye:
“I thought all Africans are in support of Caster? And then what changed?
@molebatsi_nemo:
“This is so low even for your standards bro. Do better.”
@BougaSimon:
“At least he’s not prepared to run away from his marriage, a so-called real man ran away. I know what’s best for me.”
@tsepomametse91:
“No bro that’s not fine that’s too low.”
