A UK-based South African journalist has broken her silence after being among several individuals let go by Sky Sports. Here's a look!
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British television giant Sky Sports confirmed the departure of seven recognisable journalists and presenters this week.
This included Reddy, who is said to have been with the broadcaster for the past three years.
Reddy primarily covered news related to English giants Manchester United and Liverpool.
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She has since penned a lengthy statement on Instagram regarding her exit from Sky Sports.
She wrote: "ELEVENTH!!! season of Premier League coverage done and I’ve called time on three years at Sky. I’ll still be doing bits and bobs for them.
"But I’m genuinely soooo excited to share all the things I’ll be working on soon, which will allow me to focus on my strengths and passions. For those that have BEEN asking for the past five years, YES - that will include new books."
She also reflected on some of the challenges she has faced as a South African woman of colour working in English media.
"After the first press conference I covered in England all those years back, a journalist turned to the press officer and said 'why are you letting them come over here and take our jobs. You just want a little lick, don’t you?!'" Reddy added.
"I would love to be able to say that things have changed in that regard, but alas… the abuse as a foreign woman of colour in this sphere never ceases. I will always be stronger than the hate; I know who I am, I know the substance of my work.
"You can’t dim the light of someone who learned how to shine in the dark. The messages I’ve received from managers, players, club staff, my Sky and wider industry colleagues - people who know me, my journey and sacrifices over the past decade - carry more weight than any of the nasty noise. Let’s cook."
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