Chinese restaurant Ocean Magic Seafood accused of racism
A Chinese restaurant in Rivonia is accused of racism after refusing to serve food to a black couple.
The Chinese restaurant Ocean Magic Seafood in Rivonia has been accused of racism after refusing to serve a black family. The incident came to light after a woman named Valerie shared her experience on Twitter, sparking outrage on social media.
Refusal to serve black customers
Valerie claims that a white friend recommended the restaurant, and she went there with her boyfriend only to learn that Ocean Magic Seafood in Rivonia doesn’t serve black people. She expressed her shock at the discrimination, especially in a country like South Africa, which has a majority black population and where apartheid was abolished over 29 years ago.
Outrage on social media
Valerie’s tweet quickly gained traction on social media, with many expressing their anger at the restaurant’s behavior. Some users called for a boycott of the Chinese restaurant Ocean Magic Seafood, which is located in Rivonia, for racism, while others tagged the EFF (Economic Freedom Fighters) Twitter account, a political party in South Africa known for its anti-racism stance.
Restaurant reviews show similar incidents.
Valerie’s experience is not an isolated incident, as reviews of the restaurant on Google also include allegations of racism. Some reviewers claim to have witnessed similar incidents of black customers being turned away.
Despite repeated attempts to reach out to the Chinese restaurant Ocean Magic Seafood, in Rivonia, the restaurant has refused to comment on the allegation that it refuses to serve black people in its restaurant. A phone number linked to their Google My Business page was used to call them, but no response was received.
