Twitter was abuzz overnight with the revelation that long-time radio and TV host, Darren Scott had resigned from Jacaranda FM for dropping the K-Bomb. He has also taken an “indefinite leave of absence from SuperSport.” John Robbie from 702 confirmed that Scott dropped the K-Bomb. Follow link for full story, including quotes and tweets.

This, from Timeslive:

Popular Jacaranda 94.2 breakfast show host Darren Scott has resigned from the radio station amid allegations that he had made a racist remark towards a female colleague at the weekend.

In an initial statement released on the station’s website, station general manager Kevin Fine said allegations against Scott were being investigated. He did not elaborate or disclose the exact nature of the allegations.

A little later in the day, a follow-up statement revealed that Scott, a former East Coast Radio presenter, had resigned with immediate effect.

The statement said: “Darren was involved in an incident at the weekend that the station cannot condone. An allegation that he used a racial slur was taken very seriously indeed. Jacaranda 94.2 and its shareholders are committed to upholding the rights of the individuals who work for and with the station.”

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Eyewitness News Reporter, Mandy Wiener, tweeted a quote from Darren Scott, that read  “I’ve never considered myself to be a racist. I accepted responsibility for making a racial slur.” Scott also confirm that he had only resigned from Jacaranda and was taking an “indefinite leave of absence” from SuperSport.

It was said on John Robbie’s 702 morning show that Darren Scott had been “drinking at the time and was provoked.”

News24 report:

The colleague, Africa Tshoaedi, was at the receiving end of Scott’s sharp tongue after Tshoaedi had failed numerous times to pay back monies that Scott had lent to him on several occasions.

The tongue-lashing began at a bar at the Mabula Lodge near Bela-Bela (Warmbad) where Jacaranda 94.2 had its annual team building.

According to an independent witness, Scott shouted loudly at Tshoaedi – calling him the k-word over and over while bystanders tried to silence him.

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Darren Scott’s PR media release can be seen here.

As the penny dropped for many devoted listeners this morning, it was clear that Scott will be missed by some. Whilst others have nothing but disdain for the incident.

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