EDITORIAL | Be more kind, SA. This is the lesson of Patrick Shai’s tragedy
The actor should also be remembered for making an effort to change his ways on a personal level
US standup comedian David Chappelle in his recent and much talked about Netflix comedy special The Closer makes an interesting observation about social media. “Twitter is not a real place,” he says, in the context of him being criticised on that platform and why it did not bother him. In a show that has divided opinion on whether Netflix should have given Chappelle — who has often been labelled as transphobic — a platform, he also speaks at length about online bullying and how a friend of his committed suicide. He does not directly link Daphne Dorman’s death to her being bullied online but says he believes it may have played a role...
Would you like to comment on this article?
Sign up (it's quick and free) or sign in now.
Please read our Comment Policy before commenting.
There’s never been a more important time to support independent media.
From World War 1 to present-day cosmopolitan South Africa and beyond, the Sunday Times has been a pillar in covering the stories that matter to you.
For just R80 you can become a premium member (digital access) and support a publication that has played an important political and social role in South Africa for over a century of Sundays. You can cancel anytime.
Already subscribed? Sign in below.
Questions or problems? Email helpdesk@timeslive.co.za or call 0860 52 52 00.