Race took centre stage in the country once again when 2 women in the running for miss south had past racial tweets exposed.
experts say it should not come as a surprise when the born-free generation expresses racism.
Diversity and transformation specialist Dr Claire Kelly says oppressive systems, behaviour and attitudes did not stop with the end of apartheid, and people with a struggle history were not immune from racism.
Kelly says In general, white life is valued more than black life in SA, white culture is valued more, white aesthetics are valued more. So no, it is not surprising that the 'born-frees' are racist.
Language practitioner Cornelia du Plooy says words do not easily change their meaning no matter who uses them.