Pieter Kriel unpacks what its like to be a young, white Afrikaner taking a stand against racism, confronting white privilege, and calling out South Africa’s white economic elite
May 22, 2025
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Pieter Kriel, a 21-year-old political firebrand, made waves both in South Africa and here in Namibia with his bold and often controversial views.
Pieter quickly carved out a space in South Africa’s political discourse with his unapologetically leftist stance. He has gained attention for challenging racism, confronting white privilege, and calling out South Africa’s white economic elite on issues of historical injustice and inequality.
He has faced death threats.
He joined us to unpack what it means to be a young, white Afrikaner taking such a public stand — and whether South Africa and Namibia are ready to have that conversation.
