Trasnet has launched an investigation after a man, alleged to be one of their employees, sent the internet into a frenzy when he appeared in a video mocking a person living with a disability.
The man, who has been identified as Ndzudzeni Ratshilumela, shared his video where he was imitating a disabled child who was dancing in a video. In the now removed video clip, Ndzudzeni wore a yellow t-shirt and a pair of jeans and started dancing while sitting on the couch, imitating the child living with a disability.
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The video went viral on social media platforms, leading to some internet users reporting the matter to Transnet. The organisation took to their X (formerly Twitter) page to share that they view this matter with the utmost seriousness.
“Such behaviour is inconsistent with Transnet’s values of respect, dignity, inclusion, and care for all members of society. Discrimination or the humiliation of any person has no place in our organisation or in the communities we serve.
“Transnet People Management is looking into this matter and appropriate action will be taken,” said Transnet.
Transnet is aware of social media content circulating online in which an individual, alleged to be a Transnet employee, appears to mock a person living with a disability.
We view this matter with the utmost seriousness. Such behaviour is inconsistent with Transnet’s values of…
— Transnet SOC Ltd (@follow_transnet) February 11, 2026
Ndzudzeni took to his Facebook page to show he is remorseful for his actions:
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X users weighed in:
People will learn the hard way, imagine having over 700k followers yet you are a bully! This Transnet employee is about to face the darkest period of his Life, after he used a disabled person for content.
Content gone wrong, he was hoping to milk money from monetisation, turns… pic.twitter.com/9glGzzEyvV
— Slaughter. (@BafanaSurprise) February 11, 2026
Transnet has a strong case against their employee, who turned mocking People with disabilities into content. He must suffer the hard way, no remorse at all. They must fire him right away.
The investigation should be short, since evidence is on the internet. pic.twitter.com/4LRMSJ6yZE
— Slaughter. (@BafanaSurprise) February 11, 2026
Imagine losing your Job at Transnet because you let content get over your head💔
— Ndeeleh❤ (@sleendeel) February 11, 2026
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