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Beverley Naidoo's short story “The Noose” from Out of Bounds explores racial identity and systemic oppression under Apartheid South Africa. Through the eyes of a young Coloured boy who the story reveals the psychological and social effects of racial categorization and the violence it breeds. This paper examines how Naidoo critiques the Apartheid's racial hierarchies by highlighting the marginalization of the Coloured community and the internalized racism that divides oppressed groups. Analyzing the symbolism of the noose and the protagonist's journey, it argues that Naidoo underscores the intersection of identity, power, and resistance in a fractured society. Naidoo addresses the suffering of the Coloured community, whose livelihoods were devastated by segregation and forced removal under Apartheid laws. While many narratives focus on the victimization of Black communities, Naidoo draws attention to the often-overlooked experiences of the Coloured population, who endured similar oppression. This paper explores how the Apartheid's policies shaped Coloured identities and critiques both the racial hierarchy and the internal divisions that arose within the group.