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Sophie Chandauka branded ‘a poisonous woman’ who allegedly used threats to be considered for Sentebale role

The boss of Prince Harry’s African charity has been accused of “playing the race card” as she sought to maintain control of the organisation.

Sophie Chandauka, who was appointed chairman of the board of Sentebale in mid-2023, is at the heart of a bitter row over the charity’s governance, fuelled by claims and counter-claims of racism, bullying and mismanagement

he has accused the board of bullying, harassment, misogyny, and misogynoir – a form of prejudice directed at black women – in an official complaint sent to the Charity Commission.

But a source close to the trustees, who resigned en masse this month alongside the Duke of Sussex and his co-founder Prince Seeiso of Lesotho, claimed Ms Chandauka, a Zimbabwe-born lawyer, alleged racism when she realised things were not going her way.

“She’s definitely playing the race card and openly,” the source said.

“This is her plan. As soon as anyone turns against her, she brings the race card in and she comes for you
The source claimed Ms Chandauka accused the trustees of bullying when she was challenged over the loss of a major sponsor of the annual Sentebale polo cup following an apparent falling out.