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South Africa’s DA Party Suspends MP After Old Videos of Racist Remarks Resurface

Eriki Joan UgunushebyEriki Joan Ugunushe
June 20, 2024
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South Africa’s DA Party Suspends MP After Old Videos of Racist Remarks Resurface
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South Africa’s Democratic Alliance (DA) has suspended newly sworn-in MP Renaldo Gouws after an old video resurfaced showing him making inflammatory anti-Black comments.

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Why It Matters

The controversy erupted when a video snippet, originally posted years ago, reappeared on social media. In the clip, a younger Gouws, who is white, can be heard making shocking remarks about killing Black people. This has ignited widespread outrage in a nation still grappling with racial tensions decades after the fall of apartheid.

Gouws, now 41 and a former councillor from the Eastern Cape, remains unreachable for comments. The video features him claiming that his remarks were misinterpreted and intended to provide context for then-ANC youth leader Julius Malema’s singing of an apartheid-era song advocating violence against white farmers. Malema, currently leading the far-left Economic Freedom Fighters party, was convicted of hate speech by a South African court in 2011 for the song.

What They Are saying

The resurfaced video has provoked an uproar across South Africa, a nation known for its stark inequality and persistent racial strife. The DA, the second largest party in South Africa’s newly formed unity government, confirmed the video’s authenticity and described Gouws’ language as “execrable.”

Helen Zille, chairperson of the DA’s federal council, announced Gouws’ immediate suspension from all party activities. “His case has been referred to the Federal Legal Commission. He will have the opportunity to defend himself there. Until then, he remains suspended,” Zille stated.

The South African Human Rights Commission has also entered the fray, taking Gouws to court for alleged hate speech. Although the original video has been deleted from YouTube, Reuters managed to retrieve an archived version from 2011 using the Internet Archive Wayback Machine.

Reuters has yet to verify the exact timing of the video’s creation. Compounding Gouws’ troubles, another controversial video snippet from 2009 surfaced over the weekend. In this clip, Gouws, admitting to having posted it, faced renewed accusations of racism and increasing demands for his resignation.

In response to the backlash, Gouws issued a public apology on X (formerly Twitter), expressing regret for “the actions of my younger and immature self” and firmly denying any racist intentions.

Bottom Line

This scandal explores the deep-seated racial issues that continue to plague South African politics and society, stirring conversations about accountability and the lingering effects of past prejudices.

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Eriki Joan Ugunushe

Eriki Joan Ugunushe

Eriki Joan Ugunushe is a dedicated news writer and an aspiring entertainment and media lawyer. Graduated from the University of Ibadan, she combines her legal acumen with a passion for writing to craft compelling news stories.Eriki's commitment to effective communication shines through her participation in the Jobberman soft skills training, where she honed her abilities to overcome communication barriers, embrace the email culture, and provide and receive constructive feedback. She has also nurtured her creativity skills, understanding how creativity fosters critical thinking—a valuable asset in both writing and law.

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