A growing number of young white South Africans are starting to interrogate their identity and role in a
post-apartheid society, sparking difficult but necessary conversations about history and responsibility. For some, this reflection has led to a firm view that white South Africans should openly acknowledge and apologise for the enduring legacy of apartheid. The debate is gaining momentum across social media and public platforms, reopening questions about accountability, reconciliation, and inherited guilt. We speak to Pieter Kriel, who is part of this emerging voice, to explore why he believes apology is important, what it means for younger generations, and how these views are being received in a country still shaped by its past.