South African Minister McKenzie Faces Multiparty Backlash Over Resurfaced Racial Slurs

South Africa's Sports, Arts and Culture Minister Gayton McKenzie is facing intense political backlash after resurfaced social media posts revealed his use of a highly offensive racial slur against Black South Africans. This controversy follows McKenzie's recent actions condemning racist remarks made against the Coloured community, leading critics to accuse him of hypocrisy and double standards. Several political parties, including the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF), ActionSA, and the Democratic Alliance (DA), have called for his removal from Cabinet and lodged formal complaints with the South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC). ActionSA has also warned it may escalate the matter to the Equality Court under the Promotion of Equality and Prevention of Unfair Discrimination Act. McKenzie has defended himself by dismissing the posts as over a decade old and insists he has consistently promoted unity between Coloured and Black people. The issue has sparked broader debates about accountability, race relations, and leadership standards in South Africa’s government.