McKenzie defends racial posts as anti-racism

Patriotic Alliance leader Gayton McKenzie has compiled a comprehensive explanation to present to the South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC).

- Jarryd Westerdale

McKenzie faced a backlash recently when his old social media posts were dug up in response to him berating podcasters for their comments about the coloured community.

The sport, arts, recreation and culture minister's repeated use of the K-word in the posts prompted an SAHRC complaint and calls for his axing as minister.

The commission stated last week the evidence presented to it was enough to send the minister a letter declaring the allegations against him.

McKenzie initially responded by saying he intended to meet the SAHRC, but took a more competitive tone yesterday.

"They effectively released preliminary findings, even suggesting what the penalties could or should be," he said.