Tina Redman accuses Dis-Chem of racially profiling
Actor Tina Redman accuses Dis-Chem of racially profiling
South African actor Tina Redman has accused Dis-Chem of racially profiling them, causing a public outcry on social media. In a tweet posted last week, Redman shared their unpleasant experience at the Neighbourhood Square branch of the popular retail chain.
“Tina Redman accuses Dis-Chem of racially profiling” was the prominent message of Redman’s tweet, which detailed how they were forcibly taken to the back of the store, frisked and accused of stealing false eyelashes.
“Just got racially profiled at Dischem Neighbourhood Square-multiple people forcibly took me to the back, frisked me (despite refusing to search my white partner), falsely accused me of stealing fake eyelashes, and then refused to show me the footage that apparently incriminated me,” Redman wrote on Twitter.
Redman, who is also a beatboxer, performer, and host, said that the person who accused them of theft wouldn’t apologize or admit they were wrong, even though they were cleared of any wrongdoing.
Tina Redman’s accusation of Dis-Chem of racially profiling highlighted the seriousness of the allegations made by the actor against Dis-Chem, the leading retail pharmacy group in South Africa.
People are upset about what happened, and many are calling for Dis-Chem to talk about it and take steps to stop racial profiling in their stores. Redman’s post has been shared a lot, and many people have said they support the actor and don’t like how the store employees acted.
Dis-Chem has yet to issue a public statement on the matter, but the incident serves as a reminder of the pervasive issue of racial profiling that continues to plague South Africa and other parts of the world.
It is hoped that the incident will prompt companies to take a closer look at their policies and practices to ensure that they are not inadvertently contributing to this harmful practice.
In the meantime, Tina Redman’s brave decision to speak out against racial profiling is being applauded by many, and serves as a reminder of the importance of standing up against discrimination and injustice.
