It has generated public interest with divergent views and speculation that it was racially motivated. However, insiders who spoke to this publication have clarified that the incident was a mere workplace misunderstanding and not racially motivated . “The two employees, both work in separate departments at the mine and had a heated exchange over a minor issue.
“This led to exchange of heavy blows including uppercuts as you saw in the video that has gone viral. “We had to intervene to separate them,” said an eyewitness. In an interview a labour activist Regis Chirikure said misunderstandings and conflicts in workplace environments are common and should be addressed with proper grievance management mechanisms.
“I would want to believe the misunderstanding between the employees as shown in that video while regrettable, is not unique.“Tensions can arise in any professional setting but it is how such situations are handled that makes the difference,” said Regis. He further opined that these incidents are often driven by individual frustrations or lack of communication, rather than inherent racism or prejudice. “Anger management is a key issue that affects people from all walks of life, including in political circles.
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“Look at the recent leaked audios starring Sabhuku Temba Mliswa he was venting anger,” he added. In another interview Rita Chidembo a behavioral psychologist said:
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