Finally, the book is published on Amazon. A collection of riveting
articles about South Africa. I am posting the introduction and first
chapter of the book. Thank you for your support.
INTRODUCTION
South Africa a land of golden opportunities and a land of conflicting
situations. Throughout history, South Africa has been a land of diverse
cultures, habits and traumatic times. From Colonial rule to a Union, and
onto an independent state, a barren land transformed into a magnificent
country. Development and infrastructure professed to be the best. A
country rich in mineral resources and abundant wealth. Rejection, apathy
and suppression of human rights. Terrorists, murders and protests for
freedom of the majority. From apartheid to democracy a moment of
reflection and creation of a rainbow nation. 1994 the year when a new
constitution was born and freedom for all the people of South Africa,
equal rights, and equal opportunities. A dream come true for many but
the hope and desire to live a stable life was shattered by greed,
corruption, and crime. The influential leaders grasped the opportunity
to take a working infrastructure, a sound economy and virtually destroy
the fundamental human rights of South African citizens.
The inhuman practices of tribalism continue in the modern world.
Xenophobia attacks and outright disrespect for humans is a regular
occurrence today. The high rise of crime, corruption and fraud have
turned a once thriving country into the murder capital of the world. The
minority groups within the country are forced into poverty, rejected in
public service and blamed for the current problems of today. Young
activists, continue to protest and the government blames all the
failings on Apartheid.
This book is about the corruption, the greed, the murders and white genocide happening in South Africa.
Chapter 1
Apartheid
was introduced into the South African culture in 1948 and demolished in
1994. Under apartheid racial divisions, created problems and the
majority of South African suffered. The apartheid government continued
to build a significant infrastructure and generates economic stability
during this time. To relieve the pain of segregation among race groups,
the government established townships and provided housing, education,
medical and social structures. This did not absolve apartheid and kept
segregation of race groups apart. Apartheid did not stop the terrorist
groups from fighting for freedom. Military training in communist
countries and illegal weapons gave the terrorists groups the opportunity
to fight for freedom. The main target of the terrorists were to bomb
public places, select soft targets, women and children. Innocent people
died, and border wars continued to expand while the Afrikaner government
tried to keep the white people safe. The world called the terrorists
‘FREEDOM FIGHTERS’ and placed sanctions on South Africa. Negotiations
with the African National Congress (ANC) terrorist group began and a new
constitution was written to ensure ALL people will have freedom,
liberty and peace.
South
Africa is a majestically ever-changing land of opportunities, diverse
cultures and breathtakingly beautiful, scenic landscapes. South Africa
is an egalitarian rainbow nation with the most official languages in the
world dominated by the communication and conflict among the different
ethnic groups. English, Afrikaans, Zulu, Xhosa, Sesotho, Setswana,
Sepedi, Xitsonga, siSwati, isiNdebele, and Tshivenda are the official
languages, and the history and culture of each ethnic group is unique to
the different people of the land.
The
nationality of South African people is described as white, black, Zulu
or Afrikaans people. The populace of this country experience difficulty
in referring to themselves as South Africans. The identification of
people is never an ordinary South African; it is extended by Indian,
Colored, Zulu, Xhosa or Black.
There
is no clear signal if South Africa will become a united with one
cohesive people. South Africa is now a democratic country offering
freedom for all its citizens with equal opportunities. Yet the constant
struggle to recognize this freedom is a raging problem for people who
continue to blame the past history and remain unforgiving within
different ethnic groups.
South
Africa needs strong governance and is lacking the ability to manage and
administer the wealth to its people in the form of service deliveries,
housing, and job creation. During the apartheid years, the taxpayers
were potentially the biggest collection of state income and the use of
funds remained evident among the people. Citizens received appropriate
education; housing and social services were top class. Even though the
majority of blacks at that time, who did not have the right to move
around, received a fair portion of the public services, hospitals,
schools and so forth were available to all.
The
democracy allowed all South Africans the opportunity to freedom and
access to all shared facilities of the past. Over the last twenty years,
these services have declined into a dreadful state and have become more
of a hindrance than a help. The taxpayers’ money is not working for the
people, and the squandering of public funds is potentially the biggest
threat to the security of the country.
Economically
the only solution for the country is to establish a proper competent
government is placed into power. A government that will work for the
people, improve the gap of poverty, and provide job creation, thereby
ensuring a reasonably decent life for all. Removing the damning
structures of ethnic conflict, allowing talented, experienced, and
skilled people to fill posts irrespective of their race, culture or
religion.
Blaming
apartheid for the current problems is not only unfair; it is an
exhibition of weakness by the current government. Apartheid was not
acceptable and admittedly a system that should never have been
implemented
The
last twenty years have given the country an opportunity for
improvement, development, and social equality. This has not happened,
and apartheid cannot be blamed for the current failures. There are
social equality opportunities for every South African, and it is the
individual who must make the change. The government does not promote
equality and continues to blame apartheid for any problem they cannot
control. The question that needs to be answered is what did the ANC
party know about democracy. Is democracy only the right to vote, or does
democratic government, place the people at the heart of their
leadership. Not so in South Africa, while the ANC grow stronger toward a
socialist government, the pillars of democracy slowly fall.
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For All My Friends
Beautiful people who drifted in and out of my life. Friends who shared
their thoughts listened to mine and gave so much inspiration. Thank you.
