Boer Separatists

Boer Separatists follows Louis Theroux as he travels to South Africa to meet a small community of individuals who view themselves as an oppressed minority in a post-apartheid world. It focuses on a group of white South Africans who yearn for the reinstatement of apartheid, the system of racial segregation and discrimination that officially ended on April 27, 1994.

Theroux engages in conversations with members of the “whites only” movement, shedding light on their motivations and beliefs. These individuals, who refer to themselves as Boer Separatists, express a desire to return their communities to what they perceive as “the good old days” of apartheid rule.

Throughout the film, Theroux provides an unfiltered look at the ideologies driving institutional racism and white supremacy within this specific group. It reveals how the movement is steeped in misinformation, distorted historical narratives and racism, all of which are deeply rooted in South Africa’s divided past.

By conducting interviews with the separatists, Theroux offers insight into their worldview and the factors that contribute to their sense of oppression in a society that has officially abandoned legally-enforced racism. The documentary serves as a window into the complexities of post-apartheid South Africa, highlighting the ongoing challenges of reconciliation and integration. It illustrates how some individuals struggle to adapt to societal changes, clinging to outdated ideologies and a romanticized version of the past.