Shamiso Mosaka, a prominent TV presenter, found herself at the center of a controversy after being forcibly removed from a Fly CemAir flight in Durban by the South African Police Service (SAPS). The incident, which Mosaka livestreamed on social media, has sparked widespread debate over alleged discrimination.
Mosaka and her supporters assert that she was not disruptive aboard flight 5Z 0329, while police were called to intervene. However, according to the South African Civil Aviation Authority, any behaviour deemed likely to endanger the safety or security of the aircraft or its passengers, including verbal or physical threats, constitutes a criminal offense.
In the viral video footage, Mosaka strongly defends herself against accusations of misconduct, even alleging racial bias on the part of the airline staff. She maintains that she was neither vulgar nor disrespectful and challenges authorities to corroborate her account with fellow passengers.
The incident has ignited a flurry of discussions on social media platforms, with many users sharing their own negative experiences with Fly CemAir. Critics argue that the airline’s handling of the situation reflects poorly on its customer service standards and raises concerns about potential discrimination.
Mosaka’s refusal to disembark the flight without a guaranteed booking on another flight underscores the intensity of the situation and highlights broader issues of passenger rights and airline accountability. As the debate rages on, Fly CemAir faces mounting pressure to address the allegations and restore public trust in its services.
Shamiso is being thrown out the plane by SAPS. WHILE THE AIRLINE IS AT FAULT. #BBMzansi #Bbmzanzi #TrackingThaboBester SAFA Nandipha SAFA pic.twitter.com/ichBasTBiV
— Izidabazabantu (@izidabazabantu) March 17, 2024Now why would she be crying? Definitely a racial and she is playing the long game.
— Lu (@sugargirlYSL) March 17, 2024And the officers doing the most ngo darkie. I'm so angry. I hope Shamiso is okay and sues that airline.
— EzamaZondi 👸💗 (@PelisaS) March 17, 2024We were even threatened to keep quite if we still want to go with the flight because we were vocal about this wrong racis doing
— Amakhosi4Life (@Muzivince) March 17, 2024Picture: @shamiso_ on Instagram
