"We need to end this embarrassment. We know there is nothing behind skin colour. Why are we allowing to be trapped by something so useless? We know that the foundation of the injustices of the past is racism‚" Mogoeng said.
While reflecting on the vision of former president Nelson Mandela for a free country that belongs to all who live in it‚ Mogoeng urged the audience to individually try and find ways to combat racism. He said that way South Africans would be able to focus on more pressing societal issues.
Though the country was hit by a ratings downgrade‚ he said that shouldn't be a reason for civilians to lose all hope.