Jessica Leandra isn’t going to have the best of weekends this weekend. Although, given her apparent ignorance, she might be none the wiser. Not only has most of SA’s twitterverse punished her online and FHM stripped her of her title, the Democratic Alliance has stepped in as well! Wowsers! Check it out – this just in from the DA:

The Democratic Alliance (DA) condemns the racist tweets by model Jessica Leandra in the strongest possible terms.

Whenever a person – especially a ‘celebrity’ – utters the ‘k-word’ or another racial epithet they take us further away from the values of reconciliation espoused by the great Nelson Mandela. Racism of this kind can never be justified whatever the circumstances.

It is time that every South African understood the pain that colonialism and apartheid caused. Jessica Leandra’s dehumanising language – so carelessly uttered and then retracted – re-opens deep wounds that are far from healed.

A complaint against Ms Leandra has reportedly already been laid with the Human Rights Commission (HRC). The DA fully supports this complaint and hopes that the HRC will promptly act on it.

We are encouraged by the overwhelming rejection of her comments on Twitter by South Africans of all races. Together, we can beat the evil of racism in our society and achieve real and lasting reconciliation.

This follows the stories earlier today.

Here is where we broke the story (includes tons of screenshots that will horrify you).

Here is her attempt at an apology.

And here is the story about FHM stripping her of her title.

Have a fab weekend, people!