Sodwana racist says he will simply refuse to appear in court

Leonie Pretorius

30 June 2016

Controversial Sodwana Bay Guest House ownerAndre Slade says his decisions are not guided by the Constitution and he'll simply refuse to appear in court if summonsed.

Yesterday, KwaZulu-Natal Tourism MEC Sihle Zikalala opened a case of hate speech, illegal operation and tax evasion after Slade said his lodge doesn't accommodate black people or government officials.

The KwaZulu-Natal government says it has suspended Slade’s licence to operate.

His partner Kathrine says she stands by her man, and also believes black people were created to be servants.

At the same time, business owners and community members in Sodwana Bay are calling on law enforcement authorities to deal harshly with Slade.

Zikalala says he's agreed with local chiefs that Slade must be evicted from this area.