SuperSport and most of their black presenters and commentators have resolved issues raised in a letter from MVMT Attorneys – leaked in the media at the weekend – which accused the channel of racism and victimisation. Among the accusations were that their white counterparts have been handed hefty long-term contracts with guaranteed pay, while most of the black presenters and commentators are working without contracts, notes a report on the IoL site.

SuperSport had allegedly received the letter of complaint late in May. In a statement yesterday, the channel says ‘they have resolved all main concerns raised amicably'. SuperSport CEO Gideon Khobane also denied that racism had anything to do with the presenters and commentators’ gripes with the broadcaster, and that their issues were already under investigation by the time the letter had leaked to the media.

‘We received the attorney’s letter some time ago, but agreed with the presenters to investigate the matter and resolve the issues between ourselves,’ Khobane said. ‘All of the issues raised by the presenters have been resolved, and we look forward to continue to work together to create a great working environment for the SuperSport team. All of those commentators and presenters confirm that racism has not played any role in regard to the concerns raised and resolved.’ Speaking on behalf of the commentators and presenters, Owen Nkumane said: ‘We are happy with the way the whole process has been conducted by SuperSport. We have achieved our goals as a collective, of a conducive working environment at SuperSport.’

Full report on the IoL site