The conversation around race and identity in South Africa has taken a fiery turn, and Elon Musk isn’t staying silent. T
he billionaire entrepreneur—who was born in Pretoria—has once again sparked a major online reaction, this time by confronting claims that white people don’t belong in South Africa.
Musk Reacts to Bold Commentary on White Identity
The drama kicked off after conservative U.S. commentator Matt Walsh posted a video on X (formerly Twitter), slamming the notion that white South Africans should “go home.”
Walsh questioned the double standard of labelling white individuals as “colonisers” even after centuries in the country.
In the video, he said:
“White South Africans are not South African, even after 400 years.
White people are always the colonisers and have no legitimate claim to whatever land they’re on…
so where is our land?”
Elon Musk didn’t hold back in his reply.
Quoting the video, he posted:
“Well said.
Enough of this sh*t.”
Musk Calls Out “Anti-White” Rhetoric
Musk, who has voiced concerns before about racial tension in South Africa, went on to express stronger views about what he sees as growing anti-white sentiment in the country.
He claimed that South Africa now enforces racial discrimination through legislation.
According to Musk:
“There are 140 laws on the books in South Africa that are explicitly racist against anyone who is not black.
This is a terrible disgrace to the legacy of the great Nelson Mandela.”
“End racism in South Africa now!”
He didn’t stop there.
In another sharp post, he said:
“Anti-white is the new Apartheid.”
A Divisive Take on a Sensitive Topic
Musk’s statements have divided public opinion.
Some have praised him for speaking out on what they believe are overlooked issues, while others accuse him of exaggerating and spreading dangerous misinformation.
His critics say that Musk is misrepresenting post-Apartheid policies meant to redress historic injustices—while supporters argue that racial equality shouldn’t mean reverse discrimination.
So, Is Elon Musk Speaking Truth or Fueling Division?
This isn’t the first time Musk has spoken out about his home country—and it likely won’t be the last.
But as always, his commentary draws strong reactions, especially when race, history, and national identity collide.
What do you think? Is Elon Musk bringing attention to an important issue, or is he adding fuel to an already sensitive fire?