‘David James’ Who is actor who allegedly called Brenda Ngxoli the K-word?
‘David James’ Who is actor who allegedly called Brenda Ngxoli the K-word?
Actor David James – known for playing multiple villainous screen characters – is accused of calling his co-star Brenda Ngxoli the ‘K-word’.
Brenda Ngxoli has made damning allegations about fellow actor David James, alleging he called her the K-word on set during the filming of the 2018 movie Sew the Winter to My Skin.
The leading lady has also accused the production of withholding her remuneration after she refused to sign a non-disclosure addendum (NDA) about the incident.
BRENDA NXOLI MAKES SHOCK ALLEGATIONS ABOUT ACTOR
In an Instagram post, actress Brenda Ngxoli claimed her filming of Apartheid-era movie Sew the Winter to My Skin was her “worst” experience.
She posted: “When shooting this film, I was called K**ir meit by a fellow white actor. Without conflict or provocation, may I add. In fact, I thought we were on good terms.
“This happened in front of many people… Mostly white background thespians who were there for the court scene. They gasped in shock. I cried the whole day.
She added: “Nothing happened to the actor”.
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Brenda later revealed the name of the actor behind the alleged racial slur – David James.
She continued: “If anything happens to me and my child …..David James is his name.
“I can today talk about these events because I never signed the contract nor the non-disclosure addendum that followed.
Tagging the film’s director, Layla Swart, she added: “I WILL NOT BE SILENCED”.
Brenda alleges that her payment for filming was “delayed,” seemingly from the incident.
“Guess it was my punishment for not wanting to sign a contract with a clause that would prohibit me from ever sharing this moment.”
The South African has attempted to contact producer Layla Swart and acting agent Carlynn de Waal-Smit for comment on Brenda Ngxoli’s claims. None has been received at the time of publishing.
WHO IS DAVID JAMES?
David James is a familiar face on TV screens, Big Screens, and on the theatre stage.
In many of his acting roles, he assumes the character of the villain.
He is known for his TV roles in soapies Isidingo, 7de Laan, Rhythm City, and Binnelanders.
In 2009, he made his most famous role in the sci-fi movie District 9, directed by fellow South African filmmaker Neill Blomkamp.
In 2010, David James starred in a Steve Biko theatre production, where he played the role of Apartheid police officer Sergeant Hattingh.
He also had a small role in the 2011 Winne Mandela film starring Jennifer Hudson and Terrence Howard.
WHAT DOES SOUTH AFRICAN LAW SAY ABOUT RACIAL SLURS?
According to South African law, racial slurs are considered hate speech. This is outlined in Section 16 and Section 10 of the Equality Act.
In 2018, Johannesburg woman Vicki Momberg became the first South African to be prosecuted for her racist rant in a landmark ruling, reported The Gaurdian.
According to the South African Human Rights Commission, “hate speech has no place in a constitutional democracy founded on the values of dignity and equality”.
