February has been declared Race Free Month and every day in February we at MyPE will be combating the subtle racist nuances that hamper our thinking, cloud our judgement, restrict our development and increase the tension in South Africa. Today I thought to myself; "Is the fact that I am promoting Race Free Month racist?" Am I making a concern of mine (and most like minded citizens) more of a problem than it really is? By focussing on something and giving it voice are we allowing people to … [Read more...] about Is celebrating Chinese New Year out? #RaceFreeMonth
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The apologetic racist – #RaceFreeMonth
February has been declared Race Free Month and every day in February we at MyPE will be combating the subtle racist nuances that hamper our thinking, cloud our judgement, restrict our development and increase the tension in South Africa. I have a mate (soon to be an ex-mate due to a dudevorce after this I am sure) who had a privileged upbringing: the right school, the right area, liberal parents fighting against apartheid, the right tertiary education, the right corporate job ..... A while … [Read more...] about The apologetic racist – #RaceFreeMonth
Sorry FW – you started well then failed – #RaceFreeMonth
February has been declared Race Free Month and every day in February we at MyPE will be combating the subtle racist nuances that hamper our thinking, cloud our judgement, restrict our development and increase the tension in South Africa. White South Africans should continue to try and understand and acknowledge the pain and humiliation that apartheid caused black, coloured and Indian people, FW de Klerk said on Tuesday 2 February, going on to say that "many South Africans were living in 'white … [Read more...] about Sorry FW – you started well then failed – #RaceFreeMonth
More laws will institutionalise racism even further – #RaceFreeMonth
February has been declared Race Free Month and every day in February we at MyPE will be combating the subtle racist nuances that hamper our thinking, cloud our judgement, restrict our development and increase the tension in South Africa. Writing in the Daily Maverick, South Africa's Minister of Communications, Faith Muthambi says; "As the custodian department for communication platforms in the country, our conviction has become stronger that we have done the correct thing by tabling an … [Read more...] about More laws will institutionalise racism even further – #RaceFreeMonth
What Baleka Mbete actually meant – #RaceFreeMonth
February has been declared Race Free Month and every day in February we at MyPE will be combating the subtle racist nuances that hamper our thinking, cloud our judgement, restrict our development and increase the tension in South Africa. Today's lesson is for the honourable Baleka Mbete who is Speaker for the National Assembly and Chairperson of the African National Congress. She also serves as a member of Parliament and is a member of the Constitutional Assembly and has previously served as … [Read more...] about What Baleka Mbete actually meant – #RaceFreeMonth
South African Excellence – @MbalulaFikile take note – #RaceFreeMonth
February has been declared Race Free Month and every day in February we at MyPE will be combating the subtle racist nuances that hamper our thinking, cloud our judgement, restrict our development and increase the tension in South Africa. First up is our embattled Sports Minister who came to our attention after he tweeted a raunchy image of a nubile young lady - claiming later that his account had been hacked - we suggested the following solution for him - #Mbaks Twitter Twoggles. Whilst … [Read more...] about South African Excellence – @MbalulaFikile take note – #RaceFreeMonth
Why I hesitated to order a Monkeygland Pie
No visit to Port Alfred should exclude a trip to Beavers Pies. On this last occasion I ordered a Monkeygland Pie and then paused thinking to myself that maybe I shouldn't be using the word 'Monkey'. One struggles to keep up with all the 'new' words that have become taboo as a result of being linked to a racist mindset! So, in our politically charged environment leading up to Municipal Elections, we attempt to give you some other words for monkey and the variations thereof: Monkeygland - … [Read more...] about Why I hesitated to order a Monkeygland Pie
