Former President Thabo Mbeki refrained from directly addressing racism during his appearance at the Khampepe Commission, sparking debate on leadership and social cohesion.
André Esterhuizen's Springboks captaincy has prompted debate after a schoolboy racial slur incident resurfaced; social media and public figures reacted strongly.
A video of alleged racist and Islamophobic abuse in Norwood led Abdur Rahamaan to open a crimen injuria case; Jewish leaders and SAJBD condemned the conduct.