Woman fired after using ‘K’ word on social media
Ericson fires employee after racist slur on social media.
Social media has erupted after a racist post from a former Ericson worker used the ‘K’ word from her social networking account.
It is reported that Vivienne Basson used the word in a post while expressing frustration over a taxi accident.
Below: The tweet that is causing a stir on social media.
According to SABC news, Ericsson South Africa M.D Magnus Mchunguzi said Basson who was a sub-contractor, had breached their business ethics.
Social Networks may seem to many as lawless, but World Wide Worx Technology expert, Arthur Goldstuck says people may be prosecuted for hate speech posted online.
He went on to say the law on social networks applies as it would in other public spaces.
Social network leaves a pure trail of evidence as numerous people can copy it and save it for the whole world to see.
She then posted an apology on the social networking site.
Above: The apology that she posted.
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