The Good Party has joined forces with anti-gender-based violence (GBV) activists in demanding that Chris Brown’s concerts in South Africa be cancelled.
The US singer – who is set to perform two shows at the FNB Stadium in December – courted controversy for “taunting” supporters of a petition to revoke his visa.
His scheduled performances will occur just days after the government’s 16 Days of Activism campaign to end GBV.
Next week, Investigation Discovery is set to air a documentary about the singer’s “history of abuse,” particularly against women.
GOOD PARTY WANTS CHRIS BROWN CONCERT TO BE CANNED
In a press release, the Good Party – led by Patricia de Lille – claimed that it was “concerned about the message Chris Brown’s concert is sending to the men and women of our country.”
It read: “We all need to walk our talk. Given the South African GBVF pandemic, we cannot separate the art from the artist”.
The party went on to refer to the recent crime stats [between April and June 2024], which reveal that 966 women were murdered and over 13 000 GBV cases were reported.
“This country cannot afford to normalize or platform a known abuser. We have a responsibility to prove we are taking gender-based violence seriously”.
HOME AFFAIRS, BIG CONCERTS, MUM ON CONTROVERSY
Meanwhile, a petition addressed to Minister of Home Affairs Leon Schreiber by anti-GBV activists Women For Change continues to gain momentum.
The petition – with almost 40 000 signatures – is calling for Chris Brown’s visa to be revoked.
The South African has repeatedly contacted promoter Big Concerts and the Department of Home Affairs for comment. None has been received.
DOES GOVERNMENT NEED TO DRAW THEIR LINE ON GBV BY BANNING CHRIS BROWN IN SA?
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