Many white children view blacks as subhuman - Malema

In 1994 President Nelson Mandela told the world that "Never, never and never again shall it be that this beautiful land will again experience the oppression of one by another and suffer the indignity of being the skunk of the world." 15 years later, despite the many progressive strides that have been recorded in the new democratic dispensation, we are still struggling to get rid of racism in South Africa.

Racist attitudes, stereotypes and actions continue to characterise our society.

Only a few days ago the incident at the University of the Free State showed its face again, more than a year-and-a-half after white racist students shamefully humiliated African workers. But racism is not confined to the Free State. And it is not only alive in schools and institutions of higher learning.

It exists in the workplace and in the corporate sector. It is evident in every city and town all over the country. What is revealed in the media only tells a very small part of the story because the majority of our people continue to suffer in silence and isolation all the time.

The slow pace of transformation in the private sector is mainly due to the dominance of white males who were bred and cultured under institutionalised racism and who are unable to appreciate and comprehend that black people, and Africans in particular, are human beings too and that they are as capable, if not more capable, as they are to do the job at hand.

The majority of private corporations in South Africa do not employ Africans into key and strategic positions. If we look at the positions of Chief Executive Officers and Chief Financial Officers across the country they are mainly occupied by non-black South Africans.

In the instances where the doors have been opened to non-whites, it is often where they are closely partnered with a white counterpart who watches over their shoulders. The black CFO of Nedbank is a case in point. The underlying message could not be worse: white South Africa is still unable to embrace their black brothers. It does not stop with corporate South Africa. Millions of farm workers and domestic helpers live with brutal racism on a daily basis. The only difference is that their voices are not heard.

Many white children are reared within a belief system that teaches them that Africans are sub-humans, inferior to them and sitting at the bottom of the race ladder. In multi-racial schools, African children are forced to adapt to white people's way of doing things. They are encouraged to take on their accents, because all things African are associated with inferiority.

It is a fact that in modern South Africa, African cultures are dying a fast death. African children living in our suburbs are beginning to denounce their cultural practices and language, because the culture and language of white people is presented as a superior model and the more acceptable way of life. Is this what our fathers fought for? Is this the new South Africa, a white South Africa that does not differ much from apartheid South Africa?

The racial attitudes and stereotypes should be uprooted in society, particularly amongst children.

The reality is that the majority of white people, despite the practical assurances made by our democratic Constitution and government; continue to believe that black people are out to get them. They feel threatened, but there is no basis for their insecurity.

Many of them suffer from jungle fever, a fear of all things black. They tend to protect their space against what they imagine to be black dominance. With the inspiration of President Nelson Mandela, the ANC Youth League will never be a proponent of black dominance.

It is time that we, black and white South Africans, began to appreciate that the fight against racism is not about leaning on one side or the other, or about short-term solutions as these could undermine the efforts of constructing a single, united, non-racial and non-sexiest and prosperous nation.

The ANC Youth League has been open and robust in its programme to confront racism. And it will continue to do so as we continue in our struggle to build a non-racial, non-sexist and democratic South Africa.

Racism belongs to another era. It was the ideological weapon of the apartheid oppressors to subjugate the African majority, and blacks in general, under a racist government which denied our people basic rights. It cannot occupy the same space as our democracy.

And where it exists, the ideological weapon of white racists should be exposed and be defeated through open confrontation. This is not an easy task because racism is not always overt. Its roots are deep and entrenched in a long history of economic exclusion. It is one of the most difficult evils to uproot. But that doesn't mean it cannot and will not be done.

If we allow racism to continue, we can never achieve our goals. It is our responsibility to uproot racism from our society and if we want to get rid of racism, we have to accept some truths. The massive class and economic divide that exists between black and white people is keeping us apart.

Black people, and Africans in particular, should share in South Africa's wealth and benefit from the opportunities presented by our democratic government. The ANC Youth League's call that we should realise economic freedom for the black majority and Africans in particular in our lifetime is a vital component in the struggle to build a non-racial better South Africa.

The struggle did not end in 1994. We only attained political freedom and the struggle for economic freedom is yet to be attained.

Our frank engagement on the issue of race in South Africa does not mean that we are blind to the many positive developments that are happening on the issue of racial integration.

There are both black and white people who are growing to understand and appreciate that South Africa belongs to all people who live in it, regardless of their colour. If we do not recognise these advances we would only undermine the progress South Africa is making in building a truly non-racial and democratic society.

The ANC Youth League calls upon white people to participate in the developmental agenda of our democratic government. We also call on them to bury their fear of the unknown.

We will never support any dominance by any one race, including any call to drive the whites men to the sea. We will continue to engage each other in a more open and robust way until we find one another and get a buy in from everyone to redress the imbalances created by the nonsensical, brutal apartheid regime.

Julius Malema is the President of the ANC Youth League. This article first appeared in ANC Today, the weekly online newsletter of the African National Congress, November 27 2009

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Many white children are reared within a belief system that teaches them that Africans are sub-humans, inferior to them and sitting at the bottom of the race ladder. In multi-racial schools, African children are forced to adapt to white people's way of doing things. They are encouraged to take on their accents, because all things African are associated with inferiority."

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What do you mean brother We should get rid of our immitation leopard skins ? You first bra Julie by Whanna Be Shaka on November 29 2009, 18:37 Find this comment inappropriate? Report it

Sorry ... bro Sbelling Error sbe imitation by Whanna Bee Shaka on November 29 2009, 18:38 Find this comment inappropriate? Report it

Non-racial society Is it just me or does it seem strange that Malema, and other comrades like him, emphasize powerfully the need to create a "non-racial society" yet it is individuals such as Mr. Malema who always discuss RACE and the (assumed) differences between RACIAL . .more GROUPS? It seems to me that, in order to create a non-racial society, you need to stop referencing people as "white" or "black" and start calling all of them South African. Then, from there, you can advance your arguments with greater credibility. . .less by Will on November 29 2009, 21:18 Find this comment inappropriate? Report it

I agree with Julius End all racism - people should get jobs based on talent and not their skin colour. So seeing as Julius is not a racist, could he please please campaign against the racist policies of the ANC where obsessive racial engineering is at levels not seen since . .more apartheid days. If he doesn't, then he is wrong, he IS a racist ... like most of the ANC leadership. . .less by Sad Days on November 29 2009, 22:09 Find this comment inappropriate? Report it

The pot calling the kettle black ...again. The dear boy says "Racist attitudes, stereotypes and actions continue to characterise our society". This is exactly what you, Julius Malema are guilty of!! You crassly hide your own racism behind speeches like this. What a chop. by Airwolf on November 29 2009, 22:21 Find this comment inappropriate? Report it

Malema Our Apartheid and colonial past have left two stains on the minds of South Africans. I think if most whites were honest they would admit that it hard to expunge their inherent and inherited subtle feelings of superiority towards other races.... However, . .more I think it is myopic of Malema to ignore the other stain, that is, that many blacks continue to be plagued by inherent feelings of inferiority. There is no better example than Malema himself whose own racsim is always very close to, and sometimes plastered, all over the surface. This article is a case in point: it's all about `white racists' and not a word is breathed about `black racsim' Malema is as tainted as any `whlte' person and his self deception renders him completey unsuitable to be pointing fingers... He just makes a bad situation worse... . .less by CM on November 29 2009, 22:58 Find this comment inappropriate? Report it

malema why is this written in english ? by witbooi on November 29 2009, 23:31 Find this comment inappropriate? Report it

The masses are still starving and uneducated "The majority of private corporations in South Africa do not employ Africans into key and strategic positions." That's because there are not enough qualified nor experienced Africans for those positions. And if the years since democracy had . .more been used in practical, fair, business-oriented programs which built skills and raised competence levels of South African blacks instead of the joke that was presented as Affirmative Action, we'd be sitting with a different situation in SA today. There WOULD be more blacks who'd be qualified for these positions. And there would be fewer self-serving, greedy, incompetent black CEOs who're only in their position because of the colour of their skin. Instead, we have a cesspit of corruption led by the ANC, and a new generation of blacks who are still largely uneducated, unemployed and hungry. While you and your kind, Mr Malema, continue to rape the country and line your own pockets in what appears to be a revengefest for the chosen few - the Black Elite. Shame on you, as you watch your black brethren with even less than they had during the apartheid years. . .less by Ubuntu on November 30 2009, 04:00 Find this comment inappropriate? Report it

Jules you are a D*** While the sentiments are laudable it is the practice that is laughable. Julius you are the biggest wannabe out there. Sandton pad, Mercedes flash, bodyguards (for what?) to protect you against the poor subhumans? When the powers that be start practicing . .more what they preach then and only then will the country start moving toward a truly non-racial society. It also seems that the most vile racism is practiced by the new "Soopa Class" being those that have their hands so far in the cookie jar that they are in danger of losing it. . .less by Woteva on November 30 2009, 06:07 Find this comment inappropriate? Report it

Competence in transformed institutions "capable, if not more capable," so why violence against local "more capable." Eskom, SAA, SABC ....Hospitals etc. Its THAT capability that business can not afford or go bankrupt like parastatals who are "parasites." aka Logic, boytjie. by mv2997 on November 30 2009, 06:51 Find this comment inappropriate? Report it

Malema needs pity In the public sector, where ALL the positions of Chief Executive Officers and Chief Financial Officers across the country are occupied by DEPLOYED BLACK CADRES, we have seen what has happened. Dysfunction. The mainly non-black CEOs and CFOs in the . .more private sector keep the taxes comin in. When they go, as the genius cabinet maker would want, God help us! Malema is just dumping his own inferiority complex onto all black people. He complains about racism, but he hs it's main proponent! LOL. . .less by mike on November 30 2009, 07:06 Find this comment inappropriate? Report it

Con Control Watch Zeitgeist the movie. by David on November 30 2009, 07:27 Find this comment inappropriate? Report it

Bla blah blah You want to know what Julius Malema represents? he is the hero of the far right - you know the type - Clan, AWB etc. Why? because he debases everything to white racism. Eskom, SABC, ASA - it's all racism ....... and by doing so, he disempowers all black . .more people who are subliminaly told "we are not capable, so lets rather cover up the mistakes of black people that punish them" True non racism requires that we are all equal. Malema is not capable of such thought. By openly articulating a very clear, very dangerous hatred for white people, he actually does blacks a diservice. His actions scream that black people are not accountable. Sadly, his is also the very clear policy of the ANC. They need to create a false racism, it's the only excuse left for their failure to deliver. Just like the Nats had the "swart gevaar" or "rooi gevaar" ......... how well they have learned from the opressor. Its so sad that every day in corporate SA black and white engage as equals, and every day in SA politics buffoons continue to shhot off their mouths with so little thought or intelligence behind the bluster. . .less by Sipho on November 30 2009, 07:42 Find this comment inappropriate? Report it

Malema needs to recuse himself Julius needs to recuse himself from leadership! Julius, you are not able to make the right decisions because you will automatically be bias because of your past. You were discriminated against and so were your parents.You were the victim of racial abuse . .more in your younger years. How can you be expected to respond to our SA's position in an unbias manner. You are not able to do the right thing , respond in the correct manner , or do away with racism because you were permanently scarred. Be a man and admit that you are blinded by your prejudice. . .less by Ant on November 30 2009, 08:28 Find this comment inappropriate? Report it

Idiot Malema No basis for insecurity? Julius I can not believe that you write S*** like this. BEE, transformation, affirmative action, black lawyers only, black journalist forum, no promotion for whites in SAP, I am sure there are a million other examples!!!! How . .more stupid are you or do you really think this is not reversed apartheid? . .less by Pieter on November 30 2009, 08:40 Find this comment inappropriate? Report it

Agree good points Mr Malema, but where do u stay? in a township? i dont think so. what do you drive? german wheels? certainly. LIVE THEM ALONE AND LETS BUILD OURSELVES AND STOP RUNNING AFTER THEM...THEY WILL NEVER ACCEPT THAT WE ARE IN GOVERNMENT by Phil on November 30 2009, 08:41 Find this comment inappropriate? Report it

Poor Julius Racist Malema has yet to learn that in the world of money the best man HAS to get the job. Racial appointments / deployments do nothing for the economy and Eskom and SAA are cases in point. As is the SABC. When you can do the job only then should you get . .more the job. Get an education and get a job on merit and you'll be surprised at how proud you feel and how quickly the chip on your shoulder evaporates! Getting REAL respect should be your aspiration. . .less by Alan on November 30 2009, 08:41 Find this comment inappropriate? Report it

Idiot malema Forgot to add the following. The ANC has to keep the fear of apartheid alive, why? Because when the masses realise that you are the most incompetent political organisation in the world then that will be the only thing that keeps you in power. Your . .more continuous indoctrination of the masses with the white power fear. . .less by Pieter on November 30 2009, 08:45 Find this comment inappropriate? Report it

How much longer ...... WIll this despicable person be allowed to continue his poisonous campaign to divide the country and it's people ? by Reitz on November 30 2009, 08:53 Find this comment inappropriate? Report it

BEEtionalisation What does it all mean? Could it be that the great Pedi "War Lord", mega loud mouth for hire and supremo tender-prener commissions taker now wants the wealth "Beetionalised", including the firms that were created from all of those highly experienced . .more employees, which not so long ago were AAtrenched just because they were not "native blacks"? . .less by Injala Apera on November 30 2009, 09:09 Find this comment inappropriate? Report it

You guys are P******* creatures that don't want to change your ways Julius points out your unpatriotic behaviour and you hate him for that. What have you guys done in 15 years to reach out. The only reaching out has been done by us while you blog everyday and never miss an opportunity to bash children of the soil. If . .more Malema is racist what was he doing engaging the community of Orania? Why was he on e-news last night saying Godsell is one of our own. A racist Malema suits your twisted agenda but unfortunately for you that's not who he is. . .less by Kyllex on November 30 2009, 09:36 Find this comment inappropriate? Report it

Julius the Tenderpreneur Wonder how much of this Julius writes himself. He's gotta feel entitled to the 2 houses and the AMG Merc. by Cynic on November 30 2009, 09:37 Find this comment inappropriate? Report it

Superior I`ve been reading through all these responses and have tyet to come across one that refutes the claim that "Whites view Blacks as sub-human". FGS stop attacking the man ( don`t u ever tire of that!!) and address the issue at hand. by Vido on November 30 2009, 09:49 Find this comment inappropriate? Report it

What the........... "children of the soil" what are you on about? "Why was he on e-news last night saying Godsell is one of our own" - he hung the man out to dry the moment the news on Maroga broke. He did the same to all white people when the Semenya debacle happened. . .more He did the same to Nedbank. It's the same C*** from a little twit - racist whites did it ...... and when he gets proven wrong, as he has been in every case, no apology. So if you think there is a twisted agenda, you are clearly way out of touch with reality. . .less by @kyliex on November 30 2009, 09:57 Find this comment inappropriate? Report it

ANC and Malema Mnr Malema when are you going to grow up.And stop the ANC and there incompetant leaders.I can see in this letter you are against racism.Then help to stop it.Help yo get rid of discriminating laws. You open this letter with the wise words of Mnr . .more Mandela.He did not stand for racsism.But the ANC is backing it up al the way.And they are destroying this country.How can you expect of people to treat you as equels if you dont treat them as equels.Stop doing the ANC dirty work for them. Follow a leader that is worthy of following.The ANC today is not worthy of following.It doesnt even respect other peoples rights in this country. They are the people that is hiding behind you.Lift them out of there seats and take over command. . .less by alkie on November 30 2009, 10:23 Find this comment inappropriate? Report it

Malema What a massive, gigantic chip you have on your little black shoulder. by Ruiter In swart on November 30 2009, 10:34 Find this comment inappropriate? Report it

julius double sided If he wants democracy to come about then his attitude should change.He makes comparisen between whites and blacks then why cant he get along with HELEN ZILLER.Blacks keep on saying to whites they are racists for minority things educate all then this will . .more be better country.Why is black empowerment in a country where democracy exists for 10 (ten years) or more.WHAT IS EQUAL RIGHTS does he not understand these words. . .less by salty on November 30 2009, 10:46 Find this comment inappropriate? Report it

Shame Julie You never seize to amase me, it must be to much alchol that messes you up. It is idiots like you that makes one wonder how can we take hands and built a RAINBOW NATION???? by Anarchy on November 30 2009, 10:47 Find this comment inappropriate? Report it

Dose of BC Steve Biko worte in Dec 1977 " One must immediately dispel the thought that Black Consciousness is merely a methodology or a means to an end . What Black Consciousness seeks to do is to produce at the output end of the process real black people who do not . .more regard themselves as appendages to white society .... . .less by Mos Gayiya on November 30 2009, 10:52 Find this comment inappropriate? Report it

@superior Read the posting by Sipho. Very clear. by Realist on November 30 2009, 11:03 Find this comment inappropriate? Report it

Malema = Subhuman Malema, for instance, is subhuman.... He likes to be there! Just like Hitler etc.... Someone said the other day that Malema is in the posiiton he is to say what the ANC is not suppose to say. Ever wonder why nobody ever shuts him up? by RSmith on November 30 2009, 11:16 Find this comment inappropriate? Report it

Stop diverting This is is not about Eskom, This is not about SAA. What have you guys done in 15 years except staying away from June 16 celebrations, Freedom day celebrations, Heritage day celebrations, staying away from local soccer games as if you don't like the sport. . .more When we go to the Stadiums for a derby you'd rather go to the pub to watch the Premiership even Wolverhampton v Hull just to avoid mixing with us. When you see a presence of us in shopping malls you tell your neighbours to stay away cause 'THEY ARE THERE IN THEIR NUMBERS TODAY ITS NOT WORTH IT'. You only accept us if we mimic your speech patterns and thought processes and we look down on our people and culture. You even coined phrases such as 'black diamonds' to seperate us from our people living in harsh circumstances and encourage us to feel we're better than them. . .less by Kyllex on November 30 2009, 11:35 Find this comment inappropriate? Report it

Focus on us Julius I often wonder why in the first place did white people enact laws aimed at subjugating blacks. If blacks were naturally stupid the passage of time would have condemned them to their rightful position without any politically orchastrated agenda aiding the . .more course. My conclusion therefore is, somebody knew that if we were given a chance, on an equal footing, we would have proven ourselves and that would have encouraged more people to work harder. I realised that when I started going to class with white kids at teriary level after having had an exclusively bantu education experience. I experted to trail behind those who naturally would have had better education but to my surprise it was not to be. The sad thing is that even our own government has had appolgetic efforts to invest in our development so that we can compete on sound footing with those who look down upon us. The day we develop our own banking and engineering competences including many other core economic skills and establish our own institutions only then we would stop walking through their doors and maybe they will miss us when the bank balances dwindle. . .less by Tired of begging on November 30 2009, 12:03 Find this comment inappropriate? Report it

Malema, president in waiting..... Beautifull son, well written. you are trully our president in waiting. Viva Anc Viva!! Viva Julius Viva!!! by John Mokoena on November 30 2009, 12:36 Find this comment inappropriate? Report it

@Tired of begging Why didnt your leaders use the money to built up your own countries.? But your dream wont happen because you are ridding on whites.Just look at every Africa state they are all beggars.Why? Because there leaders choose to line there own . .more pockets.That is all to familiar. . .less by alike on November 30 2009, 12:48 Find this comment inappropriate? Report it

Malema sowing racial discord where there is none, again This is the election strategy of the ANC for 2011 and 2014 to counter the DA. This shows the moral, ethical, skills bankruptcy of the ANC as nothing else can. by Peter on November 30 2009, 13:06 Find this comment inappropriate? Report it

@Kyliex Ever thought of it the other way? Well, why dont black people visit "white" malls, or watch rugby games. Why won't you talk our language, culture etc? Well its not because you are racist, its because diferent cultures gravitate toward shared . .more experiences. Have a closer look at the whitre community, you will find vast internal differences. Different languages, cultures, religions, sport preferences etc. Its not racist, its life. Stop trying to force your culture on others!!! start accepting that people have choice. I dont go to "freedom day" celebrations, because I dont want to waste my spare time listening to politicians hot air and blustering. And, in parting - what have we done in 15 years - we have stayed in this country to try and build it. We contribute taxes. We employ people. We bring our skills and experience. We add value. . .less by Realist on November 30 2009, 13:23 Find this comment inappropriate? Report it

Malema is correct, Open your ears and listen One becomes astonished when seeing some of the responses posted on this side and immediately gets seduced to agree with the views raised by the President of the ANCYL, Cde Julius Malema Comrade Julius draws us to issues afflicting our society, . .more 15 years into our democracy. He reminds us of the taks that lay ahead, that of uniting our society into a non racial, non sexist, democratic and united society. This cannot be done, if we persist on denying the obvious, that indeed our society is embedded in racial discrimination. judging by the blogging that you see here, one cannot but agree more that indeed the white man (which Malema suggests as the chief instigator) continues to undermine the efforts by the black majority to engage with this process, because denial remains an anti-thesis to these efforts i mention above. We support all efforts aimed at brining unity and stability to South Africa but such efforts should result in tengible and sustainable improvements to the lives of the majority who have been subjected to racial and class subjucation for nearly 4 centuries. It would be utterly dumb to believe that racial supremacy would be wiped away in a mere 15 years. Transformation must indeed be intensified and we are 100% behing the Youth League in this regard . .less by Sifiso Tso Mtsweni on November 30 2009, 13:49 Find this comment inappropriate? Report it

I think Julius is on to something The points he raises are not being challenged at all just parastatals this ...ANC that. That's why u hate Malema, he exposes you. You speak Rainbow Nation only to defend yourselves against your social and economic practices regarding interaction and . .more integration. . .less by Ofentse on November 30 2009, 14:17 Find this comment inappropriate? Report it

Malama worries Deep down all blacks know they need white supervision. A worrying fact for the Marogas and Malemas of this world. by White Supervision on November 30 2009, 15:12 Find this comment inappropriate? Report it

Julius Go Julius Go! I love your arrogance and your 'intelligence'. Black people are intelligent it is just people like you Julius that keep your own people down. Keep up the arrogance as it will be your downfall. The world is laughing at you. Keep up . .more the revolution as the revolution will come back and devolve you in the A** sooner or later. Viva brother Malema! Viva. The time is coming to and end for a party who thinks they will govern till kingdom comes. Viva! . .less by HJ on November 30 2009, 15:15 Find this comment inappropriate? Report it

At alike I thought I had made my point succintly and in very simple terms. I am actually bemoaning lack of that very same investment. My point seeks to encourage them to do just that instead of begging white people whose commitment to SA is dependent on them . .more ridding the econimic wavecrest. I will be foolish to argue with you on the example of other African countries. I am equally disappointed at people like Mugabe et al, but I remain confident that we must learn from their stupidity. I am fatigued of begging white people to embrace changes and understand the political imperatives of some of the policies we have adopted. For them they seem to look forward to the day SA collapses, I wonder what is in that collapse for them because they will be equally devasted. I dont understand why they can not understand the course of history that has brought us to AA and BEE. Instead of aiding this as part of their acknowledgement of our gesture at Codesa they instead are rebuking it and this is sad. . .less by tired of begging on November 30 2009, 15:15 Find this comment inappropriate? Report it

racism Julius, If you want a non-racial society you need to tackle black racism too. Starting with yourself. by Henri on November 30 2009, 15:16 Find this comment inappropriate? Report it

Realist This nortion that white people stay in South Africa to do us a favour is flawed. I wish to encourage all those who wish to leave to do so. Many have gone overseas in concert. They have told all and sundry of their departure. Many have returned in the dark . .more of the night and silence. Some of us have been abroad and life is not a bed of roses on the basis of race. Being white in Engalnd and in the US I suppose Ausie and New Zealand does not make you special. I know whites who we seconded to our branches in UK and came back because their partners could not find employment equivalent to what they had in South Africa. You see whites with matric became manangers in SA, in the UK they sweep the streets, hence they could not take restaurant jobs and opted to come back. So Mr/Mrs Realist be my guest, let me know when you are leaving, many white people would stay in this country and help us build a better country. . .less by Gambu on November 30 2009, 15:28 Find this comment inappropriate? Report it

Subhuman Malema We really cannot blame intelligent children who having listened to Malema's drivel if they generalise a bit and think all blacks are like the Clown . .more Prince. http://letterdash.com/Search?p=1&s=g.annandale&bid=9f5d3758-e66f-4448-8ddb-4fc5062c2521&pid=cc4bca54-ec94-465a-8c30-4411e89f4b05&q=malema&so=Blog . .less by Geanann on November 30 2009, 15:32 Find this comment inappropriate? Report it

In the real world In the real world the Chinese lagged far behind the West , but didn't cry about how unfair it all was , they just sucked it up , did what what neccessary and now are poised to take over as the world leaders. India was a poverty riddled hell hole , but . .more did they cry to the white people , no ..... they have worked miracles in turning their fortunes around through hard work , study and dilligence. Black people need to realise , no one owes them a free ride , everyone on this planet is pulling their weight except black Africa. No amount of finger pointing an accusations of foul play levelled at the whites is ever going to change the fact that black Africa is notorius for not accepting responsibility for their own future. There is no talk of the Chinese being inferioir , they have earned the white races respect. There is no talk of India being a no hoper cesspit , we stand in awe of their achievements. So Mr. Malema .... if you and your people want to be respected , it has to be earned. You can cry and wail and shout foul as much as you like , but until you start bearing fruit as a race ..... you will always be considered inferior. . .less by Realist on November 30 2009, 16:06 Find this comment inappropriate? Report it

those white children may have a point? by peter pumpkineater on November 30 2009, 16:47 Find this comment inappropriate? Report it

At Realist I like what you are saying Realist about China and India. These are people that western minded imperialist like yourselves had tried to subvert for year. I am glad that ultimately you have failed. This is welcomed news for us because it sends us hope that . .more the longer we suck it up and confront imperialistic attitudes eventually we will overcome. One day a story similar to that of Chinese and India would be told of Africa. South Africa is better poised to take a lead when that story is told only if you guys could join us. Together we can shift the target even closer. But against each other and at each other's throats the dream remains deferred. . .less by Gambu on November 30 2009, 16:58 Find this comment inappropriate? Report it

Living in the past Julius is unfortunately still a "boy" living in old apartheid SA. One day the leader of the ANCYL will be a colour blind young man and we will have made progress. Until then, Malema and his type simply polarise society. by The man in the street on November 30 2009, 16:59 Find this comment inappropriate? Report it

@Gambu People can only be subjugated if they are weak. White imperialists realised long ago that subjagating other people is wrong , and an abhorrent practise. Everyone makes mistakes and whites have realised that control by force is not the answer. As you say , . .more team work is the only way forward. However that said .... a cultural shift away from entitlement and victimhood towards agressive diciplined progression is needed by black people for white and black to truely work together toward success. Black nations need to agressively educate their children ( the way the Japanese do ) because only through education will races achieve enlightenment. In Botswana you see a vehement distaste against complacency and corruption , and they are enjoying a good degree of success. African's need to produce leaders who can keep their hands out of the cookie jar.And African people need to stop seeing themselve as losers and start doing the right thing. In that fight , educated white people are an asset , for they can teach , and work. I am clearly white , but I too would love to see Africa achieve it's massive potential. I would love to see the black races attain the recognition and respect they seek. But that will only be achieved through hardwork , precision , tenacity and dilligence. Not through a culture of entitlement , and clinging to tradition. . .less by Realist on November 30 2009, 18:10 Find this comment inappropriate? Report it

@ Sifiso Tso Mtsweni It has been 20 years since the last apartheid law was abolished - I think that is more than enough time to get your act together and seize the opportunities. If you haven't managed it yet then I suggest you should stop blaming history and look at your own . .more failings. By still playing the victim card you are winning no friends. Most Whites gladly bought into the non racial rainbow nation concept. That is NOT what the ANC are presently practising. They are in fact carrying out apartheid. That is what sickens and disgusts most White people - the sheer greed and hypocrisy of it. The racism going on here is by the ANC and they are blind to the disgust by those who bought into the dream. The ANC is fanning racial tension far more than someone like De Klerk ever did. Shame on you all. SA deserves better. . .less by Sad Days on November 30 2009, 19:15 Find this comment inappropriate? Report it

Gambu and the ex-beggar Actually both India and China are both still cesspits of poverty for the overwhelming majority of their people. Actually much worse off than the poor in SA. The expansion in the economies has done llittle for the poor and destitute in both countries. . .more However, because they work hard for very little they will leave Africa and SA in the dust. They also realise the importance of education for their children to have opportunities in modern economies. Gambu is wrong, China and India are progressing economically because they have adjusted their medieval economies to embrace Western economic ways. Through hard work and, in China's case, brutal exploitation, they have left their peasant culture and now compete on a level playing field with the West. If you think being a black in under apartheid was bad, you should have tried being a peasant in India or China. In fact it is still just as bad for Chinese and Indian peasants and workers there. No trade unions insisting on "decent jobs" there my bro. . .less by Jeff on November 30 2009, 19:19 Find this comment inappropriate? Report it

@Gambu China was never colonised by any Western nation. India never had more than a tiny minority of white people in the country during the days of the Raj. The imperialism was kept in place by the Indian upper classes who colluded with the British. by Jeff on November 30 2009, 19:23 Find this comment inappropriate? Report it

Julie Malema "Racist attitudes, stereotypes and actions continue to characterise our society". Largely because of attitudes like yours, Julie. by Jeff on November 30 2009, 19:24 Find this comment inappropriate? Report it

U need to grow Malema forget the past and focus on the future by PEACE on December 01 2009, 13:11 Find this comment inappropriate? Report it

Tired of begging. If you look at the start of this document you will find that he opens the letter with,the wise words of Mnr Mandela. home FEATURES Moneyweb FEAR & LOATHING Inglorious justice Menzi Simelane, and the outrageous . .more happenings in the liquidations sector. READ STORY Home > Politicsweb > FEATURES FEATURES -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Many white children view blacks as subhuman - Malema Julius Malema 29 November 2009 In 1994 President Nelson Mandela told the world that "Never, never and never again shall it be that this beautiful land will again experience the oppression of one by another and suffer the indignity of being the skunk of the world." Well you and everybody else tell me.What is AA,BEE and the reat. These practises is against what Mnr Mandela said. . .less by Alkie on December 01 2009, 13:14 Find this comment inappropriate? Report it

Whatever "Non-racial" society is the equivalent of Hitler's third reich. The Nationalist/Racist rhetoric spewing form this moron's mouth is just too much,. by Stryder on December 02 2009, 14:09 Find this comment inappropriate? Report it

Malema is Subhuman Malema is onto something. I am a white children of around 25 and I view Malema as subhuman. Surely no human can be as stupid and racist as he is?! Oh wait, they do exist, but they are called subhuman! by Human on December 03 2009, 01:26 Find this comment inappropriate? Report it

FACTS, INC I am in aggrement with Mr. Malema and to add fuel to the fire the World Cup will be coming to South Africa (Azania) soon. What will we as brothers and sisters think of each other? Either we will work together as brothers and sisters or perish as . .more fools. I work with a lobbyist group on Capitol Hill and I truly believe when I witnessed the 25th Anniversary of Trans-Africa at the actual South African Embassy. I submit to reflecting back to years of protesting and boycotting several unjust products etc. Together we can erracdicate unjust racism. Dr. Martin L. King stated, "Injustice Anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere." Peace Harold C. Hunter, Jr. Registered Lobbyist, (111th Congress) www.haroldchunterjr.com /// 202 997 8909 . .less by Harold C. Hunter, Jr on December 20 2009, 22:03 Find this comment inappropriate? Report it

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