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“I’m Not Kallie Kriel”: Activist Slams Apartheid Nostalgia and Calls for Real Change in South Africa
Pieter Kriel, a South African activist, has stated unequivocally that he is not related to Kallie Kriel, the CEO of AfriForum, and that their opinions are completely different.
Pieter used social media to address the increasing misunderstanding surrounding their shared last name and to draw attention to what he believes to be a more serious problem: romanticizing the apartheid past while thwarting real change.
I’m not related to Kallie Kriel, I’m his antithesis. I don’t fight for preservation—I fight for transformation. I don’t romanticize apartheid, I want to bury it. I stand for unity, not segregation. Stop lumping me with fossils.
— Pieter Kriel (@pieterkrielorg) May 18, 2025
His outspoken critique of the “white genocide” narrative, resonated on the internet. He rejected it as a scare tactic, claiming that the true issue is that some groups are unwilling to accept equality.
“South Africa does not have a white genocide,” he declared. “But you’re not a victim—you’re just a WiFi coward if you call for ‘genocide’ where none exists and keep quiet while Gaza burns.” reported by African Insider.
He pointed out the hypocrisy of ignoring violence in other parts of the world and didn’t hold back from criticizing those who choose which global injustices to voice their opposition to. Nevertheless, Pieter’s message struck a chord with many, particularly with younger South Africans who were fed up with the country’s persistent political division and inequality.
@iolnews Pieter Kriel, a 21-year-old activist, is already making headlines by boldly questioning claims that white people are being persecuted by black people, significantly shaking up South Africa’s current affairs. He says he is proud to offend on the matter, saying it means his message is hitting those it should. ?: Supplied
His final words? South Africa needs a concerted effort to achieve justice and change, not nostalgia for the past.
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