South Africa reacts to White Woman’s views about black people.
22 years ago, the shackles of Apartheid were finally broken.
With the scars from the traumatic experience of Apartheid still healing with each decade that passes, some South Africans still harbor resentment in their hearts.
In many ways, the late iconic Nelson Mandela was an emblem of unity,forgiveness and peace. Years after ‘Tata’s’ passing, the Rainbow nation struggles to follow his example.
Last night, a video surfaced on the news of a woman who was a victim of the ever increasing crime rates in the country. She expressed her fury with the incident by insulting black people as a bunch. She used the ‘k-word’ several times, called black people in Johannesburg useless and even threatened to shoot and drive over them.
Obviously, this led to outrage on social media and the topic of racism that still lurks in our society was back in review.
[WARNING: OFFENSIVE LANGUAGE] Outrage at racist’s threats to run over black people >> https://t.co/XNW5PqjrR9 pic.twitter.com/ZHLvYn5a5c
— eNCA (@eNCA) June 17, 2016
The woman in this video clearly forgot what we are trying to build in honor of ‘Tata’; she clearly forgot how sensitive the race topic is. We all need to remember that two wrongs never make a right.
This is South Africa- a beautiful country filled with talented people.
This our rainbow nation that must be filled with love for all races.
But the only set of people that must not be tolerated are the criminals in our society. They are not black, white, Indian or colored-they must be viewed as a different race entirely.
Sarafina plus this racist rant video that enca has just unleashed is making me feel some typa way
— Red Flower (@NoksZimu) June 16, 2016
The racist rant that was shown on eNCA really makes me sad. Crime has colour in SA, and so is incompetence. I am really sad.
— Andile Makholwa (@AMakholwa) June 16, 2016
That racist rant footage @eNCA shared is disgusting. I’m so angry right now.
— IG:MishYaBish (@MandyLandy) June 16, 2016
That racist rant on @eNCA didn’t shock me one bit. Think of the number of racist incidents that happen everyday but aren’t captured on film.
— Sukoluhle Nyathi (@SueNyathi) June 16, 2016
