Racist Cape Town (redux)
Whether the idea that Cape Town is particularly racist is perception or reality, these are both problems. And we’re not going to fix whatever problems do exist by being offended, or by insulting those who make such claims.
Train your Muslamic rayguns on the alien overlords
While conspiracies have existed in the past, and no doubt will in the future, the vast majority of conspiracy theories can be safely ignored. And following the assassination of Osama bin Laden, there are now a whole bunch more such theories that you should be paying absolutely 0 attention to.
The Erasmus judgement on Makhaza
The facts of this case appear to be that the DA attempted to provide for all, albeit perhaps in a way that was suboptimal and/or naive. While the ANC’s spin related to this case may or may not prove effective, it’s not evidence-based (or consistent, given the unenclosed toilets in ANC municipal areas), and it seems false to claim that the DA’s motives include a lack of concern for the poor.
Racist Cape Town?
Whether Cape Town is a racist city or not, no good is served by being offended at the suggestion that it is – especially when we do so in a defensive manner. The perception that Cape Town is racist certainly exists, and the perception itself is a problem, regardless of the reality.
Kill the Boer: Afriforum vs. Malema
Hate speech is not simply about the words, but also about the context in which they are uttered. In this case, and context, the Equality Court should not rule to ban the song/chant ‘Kill the Boer’. But even if Malema is allowed to sing it, he should perhaps choose to not exercise that freedom.
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