South Africa's Minister of Sport, Arts, and Culture, Gayton McKenzie, is under investigation for past social media posts.
The posts contained a deeply offensive racial slur, prompting a debate about racism and the legacy of apartheid.
McKenzie, from the Coloured community, denies being racist and has been given a deadline to apologize and remove the posts.
This incident highlights the ongoing racial tensions and divisions within South African society, stemming from its history.