Thabane also offered a clarification about Zuma's interview.
Power to Truth Presenter Professor Onkgopotse “JJ” Thabane has denied claims that he was suspended by broadcaster eNCA for comments he made about the ANC and DA on air.
Thabane was critical of the political parties during the early stages of coalition talks to form the Government of National Unity (GNU).
“It's a shame that the black political parties couldn't come together and agree on the status quo after 30 years when we have no land, no economy, nothing beside our names and come together and build something,” Thabane said in a clip from the show shared online.
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“We need to talk about these things. The DA hates anything to do with changing this economy to benefit black people. They want to give black people vouchers. Good luck to the ANC. As Steve Biko said, 'black people, you're on your own,'” Thabane added.
WATCH: Some of Thabane's comments
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The channel announced this week that Thabane's show would not be broadcast, sparking speculation online that his comments had been censored.
He described the claims as “totally false.”
“I'm on vacation. Stop lying.” Power to Truth It will resume next month.”
He added that rumours of the show's “demise” have been “greatly exaggerated.”
What happened with that Zuma interview?
Questions also remain about an interview Thabane gave with MK leader Jacob Zuma just days before last month's election.
The interview was promoted online but never aired.
“Due to the closeness of the election tonight, the interview cannot be broadcast. Power to Truth“This week, , and have been cancelled,” the station announced.
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“eNCA cannot favour the interests of one political party over others. If the interview is aired, equal airtime should be given to all other political parties, which is not possible at this stage.”
Responding to questions this week, Thabane claimed the interview had been “aborted” by the station.