For the first time in my life I have been called a Grumpy Old White Racist P@@$. It happened like this: I took the dwarves and three of their friends down to Kings Beach for a dip in the sea this afternoon. There happened to be a quad bike riding round and round on the sand making most beachgoers slightly nervous as the bike ranged over the beach. I left the quad biker for 30 minutes or so hoping that he/she would finally get bored and leave. But, to no avail. I then (at around … [Read more...] about Apparently Calling Me a Racist P@@$ is One Way to TRY Win an Argument
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Is South Africa ‘the most racist nation in the world’? – Floyd Shivambu thinks so… – Gqeberha in the News
Is South Africa ‘the most racist nation in the world’? – Floyd Shivambu thinks so…: Floyd Shivambu has 'white pet owners' in his sights this week, and indeed, the EFF stalwart also made a VERY bold shout about South Africa. Source: "Gqeberha" - BingNews. Long jail terms for murderers of Kabega Park granny: It was an emotional day in court on Wednesday as the killers of Gqeberha granny Denise Webber were each handed hefty sentences of between 25 years and life in prison ... Source: … [Read more...] about Is South Africa ‘the most racist nation in the world’? – Floyd Shivambu thinks so… – Gqeberha in the News
Don’t Call Me WHITE
At a recent gathering of high(ish) level politicians and business people I was asked to pose with a number of the delegates. This, I thought, was a mark of respect and acceptance of my long standing contribution to our city that we all love so much, until one of the delegates remarked; "Do I have to pose with this old WHITE man?" You can call me 'old', you can call me 'man' BUT, in these racially charged times I would really appreciate NOT being identified by the colour of my skin thank … [Read more...] about Don’t Call Me WHITE
Meanwhile, at the Collegiate High School protest
More racial disharmony came to the fore in Port Elizabeth earlier this morning as a group of 'concerned black parents' of pupils at Collegiate High School handed over a memorandum of demands to the Principal, Mrs M. Bagshaw. In the preamble Collegiate has been accused of being racist and the keeper of "ongoing discriminatory policies Among the corrective measures demanded were: A review of the code of conduct of the school A review of the school house names to eradicate the effect … [Read more...] about Meanwhile, at the Collegiate High School protest
Mthatha news: Racist must pay by each letter of the law
Racist must pay by each letter of the law: Wayne Swanepoel must pay Bulelani Thembani R100 000 for hurling the word at him during an argument‚ the Mthatha High Court has ruled. Its finding on Monday confirmed the view of an Mthatha Equality Court magistrate‚ who ordered Swanepoel last October ... Source: "Mthatha" - BingNews. Pupils torch classrooms over alleged corporal punishment and inappropriate relationships: Photo supplied / GroundUp Classrooms torched at junior secondary school in … [Read more...] about Mthatha news: Racist must pay by each letter of the law
PE in the news: Zuma no different to ‘racist Hendrik Verwoerd’, says Maimane
Zuma no different to ‘racist Hendrik Verwoerd’, says Maimane: Addressing a DA August 3 municipal elections "We can win" rally in Missionvale in Port Elizabeth in support of DA Nelson Mandela Bay mayoral candidate Athol Trollip, Maimane lambasted President Jacob Zuma, saying he was disturbed by the president’s "ugly ... Source: "Port Elizabeth" - BingNews. Every vote will count to bring change to Nelson Mandela Bay, says Maimane: In fact, we have already overtaken the ANC in the metro," he … [Read more...] about PE in the news: Zuma no different to ‘racist Hendrik Verwoerd’, says Maimane
I’m not racist – some of my best friends are black/coloured/indian/white
Okay - let's refute the above statement quickly; "The mere fact that anyone says that means that they qualify their world in terms of race and THAT in itself is racist!" This is a lot like when people say to you; "With the greatest respect." What THAT means is; "I have no respect for you at all!" … [Read more...] about I’m not racist – some of my best friends are black/coloured/indian/white
Charges laid in PE racist pizza delivery attack
Dear MyPE Today I have opened a case of crimen injuria and assault with the intent to do grievous bodily harm, against the person who knocked Omoefe Acboriyede off his pizza delivery bike in an attack during which insulting and racist language was used. This premeditated assault which took place near Cape Road in Port Elizabeth was filmed by the suspect, who can be heard using horrific racist and hateful language, directed at a man on a motorbike, purely as a result of the colour of his … [Read more...] about Charges laid in PE racist pizza delivery attack
Friday Rant: Bloody Racist
I am so tired of reading articles and opinions where writers say something like; "We have all enjoyed freedom since 1994 - Black, Coloured, White, Indian etc. ......" or some such. For the love of all mankind can we stop polarising and highlighting our differences? After all we don't write; "We have all enjoyed freedom since 1994 - Male, Female, Gay, Lesian etc. ......" so why do we insist on writing and saying "We have all enjoyed freedom since 1994 - Black, Coloured, White, Indian etc. … [Read more...] about Friday Rant: Bloody Racist
Should I feel uncomfortable or am I being too sensitive?
The following invite recently crossed my desk and I must admit feeling quite disturbed at what has been described as it's racist tone. Workplace Readiness Programme Presentation All South African black students currently completing their Bxxx degrees (must be in 3rd year in 2014 or graduating) with Gxxxxxx Axxxxxxxxx or Axxxxxxxxx for Honours, are invited to attend the presentation. About the programme: Includes technical skills (such as Pastel and tax). Focusses mainly on soft … [Read more...] about Should I feel uncomfortable or am I being too sensitive?
Friday Rant – How dare you Heather and Zandisile?
So we all read the judge, jury and executioner headlines trumpeting that Stanford had sent a RACIST e-mail; "DA racist e-mail fury" in Monday's Herald. I eventually got hold of the e-mail sent out by Slabbert and, surprise surprise it had the exact same wording as that on the blog I found on the News24 Site, titled The 2014 Elections, attributed to 'Susie' and published on 1 June 2013 at 08:36. Now that word racist bothers me a bit so I exercised my maths brain on the e-mail forwarded by … [Read more...] about Friday Rant – How dare you Heather and Zandisile?
Whites start to fight back
Dear Editor For many years the white people of this country have sat back and watched as affirmative action takes place. But over the past few weeks I for one has started to notice a change. White people are staring to fight back, or protest if you will. And the are not doing it with pangas and guns but using the modern technology of today. Firstly SAA advertised that no white people should apply for its pilot training. This was challenged by a white person who took it to the media and of … [Read more...] about Whites start to fight back
Belated Friday Rant – Australia We need Your Intervention To Stop White Genocide in South Africa
Over on the causes.com web site a petition titled; "Australia We need Your Intervention To Stop White Genocide in South Africa" is running. Asof the time of writing 7041 people had signed the petition. A goal of 100 000 signatures has been set by the petition founder, Cara-Lee Wiese. The petition is the standard blah blah blah about how whites are persecuted and killed in the new South Africa and moans about the new racism. I, for one am no friend of the BEE couched as racism that is … [Read more...] about Belated Friday Rant – Australia We need Your Intervention To Stop White Genocide in South Africa
Hey Whitey, Lose the Racist Tone
During social and more so during employer/employee occasions there is one thing that makes me cringe with embarrassment - when white people talk to people of colour and actually change their accent to 'approximate' their idea of the accent of the person being spoken to. I find this form of 'talking down' to another person most condescending and I squirm with indignant embarrassment whenever it occurs. One feels that this 'racist tone' is used by the person speaking in order to further draw … [Read more...] about Hey Whitey, Lose the Racist Tone
