former UCT boss Phakeng on backlash over Chris Brown concert attendance

Brown’s concert has received mixed reactions. Tickets sold out in hours, indicating significant interest, while a petition calling for concert cancellation due to Brown’s abuse history and South Africa’s GBV concerns trended. Phakeng said boycotting the event would not eradicate GBV in South Africa.“If you think boycotting this one concert is going to end GBV in South Africa you are delulu [delusional] and unfortunately I can’t help you. The number of people who have bought tickets is enough to secure a political party at least three seats in the National Assembly. That’s what…