“They’ll find their apology in my grave” – Ngizwe Mchunu defies SAHRC order over LGBTQIA+ remarks

Ngizwe Mchunu refuses to apologise to SAHRC

Ngizwe Mchunu has once again found himself at the centre of controversy after defying the South African Human Rights Commission’s (SAHRC) directive to apologise for his remarks about the LGBTQIA+ community.

The outspoken former Ukhozi FM presenter, who previously made headlines for his reaction to a same-sex wedding video, was instructed by the SAHRC to issue a public apology and retract his comments.

However, Mchunu refused to comply and instead delivered a fiery response that has further fuelled debate online.

Speaking to News24 on Friday, 10 October 2025, Mchunu dismissed the commission’s findings and questioned its motives.

“I don’t understand how they reached that conclusion. They can f**k off. I stand by what I said because it was meant to preserve our culture,” he said.

According to Mchunu, his statements were not discriminatory but rather a reflection of Zulu cultural values.

He made it clear that he would not apologise, regardless of the potential legal consequences.

“How do they measure a statement to qualify it as hate speech? There is nothing in my utterance that was discriminating against anyone, and there is nothing I’m going to apologise for… at all,” he added.

The broadcaster, known for his unfiltered opinions, went even further by declaring that he would never retract his words.

“They will find their apology in my grave. I will never bow down from my statement and for representing and protecting the Zulu kingdom, my culture, and heritage,” he said.