Strictly Come Dancing judge Motsi Mabuse has revealed that she was told she wouldn't "make it" because "black people are lazy", upon moving to Germany from South Africa to pursue her passion for dancing at the age of 18.The dance pro, 40, is currently part of the judging panel on the popular BBC show, where her sister Oti Mabuse is partnered with former sportsman Ugo Monye.
Motsi has now revealed that when she was younger, she endured horrific racism.Born in South Africa, the Strictly judge explained that her parents had told her and her two sisters Oti and Phemelo that "things will be more difficult" for them because of the colour of their skin.Motsi grew up during Apartheid, a period of instituionalised, racial segregation in South.
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