Darren Scott's fate undecided

Johannesburg - SuperSport has not yet decided on Darren Scott's fate after the Rugby World Cup.

Scott ended his contract with radio station Jacaranda 94.2 and his work at SuperSport for the duration of the tournament after he called a colleague the k-word last Friday.

"We haven't decided to keep him or to let him go," said SuperSport spokesperson Clinton van der Berg. "This is a sensitive issue and we will wait for the dust to settle before we meet with Scott and his legal representatives."
 
Scott was widely criticised for his actions, but also lauded for apologising and resigning from Jacaranda 94.2

His supporters started Facebook groups on Thursday in which they plead for Scott to remain a presenter at the radio station. Some even threatened to boycott Jacaranda 94.2.

Unforgivable

"We hope people will not forget all the good things we do for them and how much they enjoy the music," said Jenny Griesel, spokesperson for Jacaranda 94.2.

According to branding specialist Marcus Brewster, the damage to Scott's reputation will probably not have a lasting effect on his piggy bank.

"Sexual or drug-related scandals, such as the one that Joost van der Westhuizen was involved in, are easily forgiven by society because it involves the personal affairs of famous people," he said.

"When a statement, however, includes hate speech, it becomes a matter which involves the community and is not something that should remain personal. With our history, a racist slur has become unforgivable.

"The guy made a mistake. Fortunately people forgive easily. I think Scott is too talented to stay without work for long."