Racism

There are examples all over the world and the fact is every country has had and still has racial and culture conflict and this will probably always be the case. Where there are differences, be it in colour, religion, culture, there will be conflict in something as simple as a bar altercation right through to a civil war. In light of this South Africa has managed a transition in a proud and peaceful way, something to be satisfied with, and the country can indeed hold its head high. But right now it is time to get on with it. Move on. Move forward. What has happened has happened, we can all learn from it and the beauty of that is that we can grow even better because of it.

Are we all racist?

I am white, and I am South African, so it would be easy to make a sweeping generalisation that because of the colour of my skin and my nationality, I am probably a racist. And because I am a white racist I am anti the ANC, have loads of money, a university degree, and not an ‘African’, simply a ‘South African’. Conversely, if I was black I would be pro ANC, the criminal element or a corrupt official, I would probably have AIDS, and I would be an ‘African’ through and through. It is therefore predetermined that generalisations will be made, no matter how ridiculous they are and so where better to generalise than a country with such a history as South Africa?

Julius Malema - Right or Wrong? Does the ANCYL President have a Point?

How Long is Living in the Past Relevant?


Here's a touchy topic, but a none too relevant one. Examples can be seen the world over of colonialism, racism, prejudice, inequality and so on. But the question for today is - Once a situation is rectified, be it incomplete or not, how long does it become exceptable to re-address the past? Is it an impossible question or maybe directly proportional to the length of time of the atrocity occurred?