Does Takealot Support Fascism?

Dear Takealot & CEO Federick Zietsman,

I reacted with horror this morning when I learned that your platform markets or facilitates the marketing of MAGA merchandise, specifically in this case, the MAGA hat in various colors as shown in the attached screenshot.

While it is not directly connected to any political movement in South Africa perse', you should be aware that this item is an internationally recognizable symbol of racism, hatred, violence and fascism - and that those purchasing it (as can be seen easily from the reviews left on it) are keen supporters of this right-wing ideology.

You wouldn't sell the Confederate flag or the Nazi flag, would you? (I checked.) So why are you allowing this item to be sold?

As a South African enterprise expecting to continue doing business within South Africa, this lapse in judgement is deeply concerning.

Please live up to the expectations of the ethos of the South African constitution and the South African people by immediately taking action and removing this dreadful item from your platform.

Sincerely,

Christina Engela

complaints@cgso.org.za