Tag: Racism

Equality Court case looms for Gayton McKenzie following controversial tweets

The South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) will urgently approach the Equality Court to take legal action against Sports, Arts and Culture Minister Gayton McKenzie over historic tweets (2011–2017) containing racial slurs, including the “k-word,” and alleged xenophobic remarks. On Tuesday, the commission announced in an official statement that it is pursuing action following several […]

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Coloured learner uses k-word in viral video; citizens blame McKenzie

Minister Gayton McKenzie finds himself labelled as the culprit behind the increased racism from the coloured community, as the public angrily reacts to a clip of a Knysna High School learner calling using the k-word. This follows the resurfacing of McKenzie’s old, racist posts. What started as Minister Gayton McKenzie fighting and advocating for the […]

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Operation Dudula and co. want Gayton McKenzie booted as minister

The storm clouds are gathering around the self-proclaimed ‘Minister of Happiness’, Gayton McKenzie as various organisations, as well as some members of the public have called for his removal from cabinet. This comes as the minister currently tops the trends list across social media platforms after his old and controversial posts have resurfaced and sparked […]

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Renaldo Gouws finally apologises to Julius Malema for decade old racist video

Former Democratic Alliance MP Renaldo Gouws has issued a public apology for making racist remarks in a 2010 video that resurfaced in 2024. The video showed Renaldo using offensive language toward Black South Africans, leading to his recall from Parliament and eventual departure from the DA. As part of a settlement with the South African […]

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Vuyo Zungula’s ATM echoes citizens’ sentiment regarding ConCourt’s decision to strike Citizenship Act

It appears Vuyo Zungula’s African Transformation Movement (ATM) is not the only one against the Constitutional Court’s decision to declare the Citizenship Act unconstitutional, as citizens express frustration. Helen Zille and the Democratic Alliance (DA) have quickly become public enemy number one due to the Constitutional Court’s ruling of section 6 (1)(a) of the Citizenship […]

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‘Put some respect on the AFCON’s name’ – Africans clap back at Jamie Carragher’s disrespectful stance

The football world is currently in a shambolic state after former English player and football analyst Jamie Carragher took to international television to undermine the AFCON tournament by saying that it is not as major as its European and American counterparts. When indulging in a conversation regarding Liverpool’s Mo Salah and his contention towards securing […]

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Tension erupts after black man uses racial slur to a white man

A heated exchange between a Black cyclist and a White security guard over the use of a racial slur has sparked widespread debate online. The incident, captured on video and posted by MDNnewss on X (formerly Twitter), quickly went viral, drawing few reactions from users debating the use of the N-word and the racial dynamics […]

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