4 Racist Learners in Hot Water for Using K-Word and N-Word in Viral TikTok
Four learners from Duineveld High School in Upington, Northern Cape, have been identified and suspended following the release of a viral TikTok video in which they called a black teenage boy a ni**a and the k-word. The Northern Cape Department of Education confirmed on Friday that the students, aged 17 and 18, have faced disciplinary action.
In the video, the four white boys can be heard saying, “Yo Yo Yo, what’s up my n***a?” to a black content creator named @UncleSeeno. When @UncleSeeno asked if they had called him the n-word, one of the boys responded, “I said that you are a k****r.”
The group laughed and asked if the video would be shared online.
“Do you have anything else to say before I post this video?” @UncleSeeno Before ending the recording, one of the boys added in Afrikaans, “Yes ka***r. Don’t forget to mention that I called you a black man.”
Geoffrey Van der Merwe, spokesperson for the Northern Cape Department of Education, confirmed that Duineveld High School acted swiftly once the video went viral. In line with their code of conduct, the school suspended the learners involved.
“The content of the video goes against the norms and values we instil in our learners at school. The video sent shock waves through the country and left many people in disbelief,” added Van der Merwe.
He also confirmed that disciplinary hearings for the students are scheduled for September 17th.
Van der Merwe urged parents to closely monitor their children’s use of social media and ensure they behave responsibly.
“Racism has no place in our schools and in our school communities. Moreover, each and every one of us, as active citizens in South Africa and as leaders of change in our country, need to speak out about racism. We need to support and educate learners on the many social injustices such as racism, colonialism and apartheid that continue to cause major issues in South Africa today, just as they did in the past,” he added
He also assured that the Northern Cape Department of Education will closely monitor the situation and provide support to Duineveld High School as the matter develops.