Tyla and the debate over South Africa's 'Coloured' identity | The 77 Percent

In South Africa, millions of people proudly call themselves 'Coloured' — but what does that identity actually mean today?

Is it a culture, an ethnicity, a community, or a racial label inherited from Apartheid? And who gets to decide?

From the controversy around Tyla's identity to young South Africans searching for belonging, Fatou and Rachel explore the history, pride, tension and complexity behind the word 'Coloured' — and asks what the identity could become for a new generation.

00:00 Tyla and the debate over 'Coloured' identity
03:15 Where does the term 'Coloured' come from?
05:42 Race, culture and identity in South Africa
08:38 Street Debate: What does Coloured mean to you?
11:46 Exploring Coloured ancestry and heritage
14:41 Gizele's search for identity and belonging
19:16 Street Debate: Inequality and marginalization
21:35 Reconnecting with your roots
23:23 What needs to change? Voices from the community
24:47 Coloured identity: What have we learned?

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