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.
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.
U2 360° Tour, Cape Town
Bono came to Cape Town to save the children, the tahrs and the whales. I’m not able to report much on how successful he was in these endeavours, because for all the money the band seemed to have spent on building an elaborate set, including the impressive Claw, they apparently forgot to factor hiring a sound engineer into their budget. It was muddy and distorted, making most – if not all – of the pleasure visual rather than auditory. Which is kind of weird, for a music concert.
Travels in the hyperreal
It’s good to be home – nothing reminds you more of what a great place this is to live than being away from it.
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