The Rainbow Nation: Dead and buried?

I celebrated a cold and wet freedom day in front of a log fire with no electricity and a pile of uncollected refuse in front of my house. But as those dreary white lefties never tire of pointing out, I should be grateful. There are many people in this country that don't even have electricity, who live in shacks without the luxury of a log fire (or even a wine cellar) and are perpetually surrounded by uncollected refuse. And this is supposed to make me feel better? Well, it doesn't.

Sixteen years ago, on a sunny day, I joined the snaking queue to cast my vote in the first democratic election in this country. Unfortunately the KISS party didn't get in but I was still happy that the people's choice, the ANC, were now the new government. Obviously there would have to be some changes made and what had only been available to the privileged white part of the population under apartheid would now be available to the entire population. That would obviously cost money but you get a warm feeling knowing that your taxes are going towards bettering the lives of those less fortunate.

The best thing about the new South Africa though was that it would be non racial. People would be appointed to positions based on their talents and skin colour or religion wouldn't be a factor. Of all the burdens lifted from our collective shoulders, that had to be the best reason to celebrate the 1994 election. Obviously there would be a few minor adjustments to repair the damage of the past but, by and large, South Africa was a shining example to the rest of world....the rainbow nation.

Standing in that election queue in 1994 and watching President Mandela's inauguration a few weeks later I confess to having a warm feeling about this country. With hindsight, the same sort of warm feeling you get when you invest in something like Masterbond at 3% higher than your neighbour is getting.

The first real smell of rotting fish came with the announcement that we needed to buy a large quantity of expensive weapons. There had been earlier minor scares such as the late Peter Mokaba (spiritual guide to Kiddie Amin) who had come up with the brilliant idea of taxing departing foreign tourists to make them pay for the fact that the tourist industry was 95% white owned. But it was the now notorious arms deal that really gave an early indication that things were starting to go badly wrong within the party dedicated to bringing a better life to all South Africans.

Surely a greater priority would have been to build more power stations. That's hardly with the benefit of hindsight either. If you aim to provide 45 million people with electricity as opposed to providing 10 million you need at least four and a half times your current capacity (no pun intended). But the ANC either didn't understand that or thought the acquisition of weapons was a greater priority. So Alec Erwin was told to placate the stroppy whiteys and explain that so many jobs would be created locally if we bought weapons from the Brits, the Swedes and the French that it would be unpatriotic and probably even racist not to do the deal.

Nobody wants to be thought unpatriotic or racist so we just shut up and waited for all those jobs to be created as collateral for our weapon buying spree. We're still waiting. To use a favourite phrase of mine....we were royally rogered. And it wasn't just the tax paying South Africans who were rogered....it was the people who had voted ANC and believed that Alec was bringing them jobs they wouldn't have otherwise had.

After the success of the arms deal things got steadily worse. I should perhaps explain my use of the word "success" here. I refer, of course, to the government's success in covering up this grubby little episode, of getting rid of the whistle blowers within the party and of concealing all evidence of who received what as "commission". I doubt there has ever been a clean arms deal but ours apparently is exemplary. Except for the fact that we now have lots of expensive equipment that nobody knows how to use and that we are under economic attack in this country and not military attack.

It would be delusional for any South African to pretend that our corruption in this country is anything other than on an epic scale. Tax money that should have improved the lives of millions of South Africans these past 16 years has either been frittered away on nonsense like the arms deal and the FIFA World Cup (what are we going to do with all those expensive stadiums?) or disappeared into the bank accounts of the party faithful, often disguised as legitimate "tender" deals .

Sadly, there are no indications that anything will change which means only one thing. We are destined to go the same way as Zimbabwe. And Kiddie Amin could even be calling the shots (pun intended). So forgive me if I don't fall for all the Talk Radio Pollyanna schmaltz and celebrate Freedom day with you. I've got other things on my mind....such as survival.

After 24 years as a trader in the global financial markets David Bullard decided to opt for an easy life and became a journalist. His iconic "Out to Lunch" column has been running for 15 years and is as offensive as ever. Not that he gives a damn...He can be followed on Twitter here.

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SAYS IT LIKE IT IS Great skill in hitting the jugular - thanks I enjoyed it. Everything began after our well intentioned little X. The road to hell is paved with good intentions too. by old, female on April 28 2010, 14:59 Find this comment inappropriate? Report it

Bullards bulldust Ag, what a shame of an article, the kind that gets old pale face climax in excitement. dont u have something better to write? by Sweet sixteen on April 28 2010, 15:20 Find this comment inappropriate? Report it

Bullard's dismissal What a disaster that Alec could not stand the heat and succumbed to the pressure to banish Bullard. Now that we found him, we know not to return to MW. Let Alex stew in hell. by Dirtbag Danie on April 28 2010, 15:39 Find this comment inappropriate? Report it

Ahhhh Davy Bulshit.....it was all a game The Arms Deal....Who wants to be a millionaire! ....After all the amandla's ect, their is Mandela Grand Children with their own grubby fingers in the cookie jar..... who cares any more...only the rent a crowd fools! Amandla by Just Me on April 28 2010, 16:20 Find this comment inappropriate? Report it

Bastard or Baas TED . by zzzz... on April 28 2010, 17:28 Find this comment inappropriate? Report it

old bollocks What a smarmy little racist hypocrite you are. Mondli Makhanya was absolutely right to fire your A**. After you ran around up Jacob Zuma's A*** last year and endorsed him in Sandton, you turn around and say this? Alec Hogg was also right to get rid of . .more your racist rantings. How long will Myburgh tolerate such racist filth on his website? Not long, I am sure. . .less by bully beef on April 28 2010, 17:45 Find this comment inappropriate? Report it

@bully beef From what planet are you? Do you think that Hogg fired Bullard so he moved to politicsweb? Did it ever enter your tiny little head that politics.co.za belongs to the Moneyweb stable of web sites, and therefore Alec Hogg did not get rid of the said authors . .more rantings as put by you. Grow up and get a life, you little tike! . .less by razputin on April 28 2010, 18:37 Find this comment inappropriate? Report it

What nonsense If you dont like it here, David, take your Britsih passport and leave. You moan about this country and see no good. If this is such a hell hole, then please leave. by Rainbow Nation on April 28 2010, 21:08 Find this comment inappropriate? Report it

The Unlawful Arms Deals We should ask Menzi to issue a certificate nolle prosequi [certificate that the state will not prosecute]. Because we all know that he is not going to prosecute the ANC top brass and their corporate partners in crime. This would clear the way . .more for a private prosecution of ALL those involved in the unlawful arms deals and should contribute to re-establishing the rule of law and leadership accountability in South Africa. How about Patricia and the ID get on to this and follow through on their initial exposure. Or have the ID been bought to go quiet and go home? . .less by Che on April 28 2010, 21:10 Find this comment inappropriate? Report it

@Rainbow Nation I love it here.....where else can you get your shirts iroined so cheaply? But which part of the column is factually inaccurate? Or are you just so thick that you can't debate issues without doing a JuJu? Maybe you are one of those who have benefitted from . .more the dodgy deals? Or....worse still....are you one of those dreadful white libs? . .less by David Bullard on April 28 2010, 22:50 Find this comment inappropriate? Report it

bursting the balloon South Africans love to live in a world of pretence and make-believe. As some of the comments above show, God help those who try to bring them back to reality. by desiderius on April 28 2010, 23:00 Find this comment inappropriate? Report it

Calling a spade a spade - no pun intended David , you got it right a few years ago when you described ANC run South Africa as a "fetid swamp of averice and corruption" . It's just worse now . I found Jan Lamprechts (WWW.AfricanCrisis.org.za) assertion of the buppies (black yuppies) . .more jumping ship and moving abroad particularly interesting though . Jan has inferred like Zim before us , that with buppies and skilled whites leaving , Saffer will be run into the ground by lazy crooked fellow countrymen , who will expected to be rescued in a yacht , by the few remaining and ageing geratric whites . My concern is what will become of all - black and white - pension and provident funds - perhaps up your field of expertise . . .less by Shaka Mehlomakulu on April 29 2010, 00:46 Find this comment inappropriate? Report it

@Rainbow Nation we are all south africans, and its sad that your "democratic" ilk are so UNdemocratic when their tyranny is highlighted.....what is also sad is that the rot started on mandela's watch..... by onlooker on April 29 2010, 01:45 Find this comment inappropriate? Report it

YOU MUST LEARN TO " BROWN NOSE" like JOHN ROBIE,before you enjoy. by ZAMUGO on April 29 2010, 05:53 Find this comment inappropriate? Report it

Zumbozo ...... and others I also thought JZ would be an improvement on the 'quiet diplomaniac' TM - how very wrong we were ! How can anyone be called 'racist' for describing a 'crook' as a 'crook' ? - that's really beyond me. But then, what do these REAL RACISTS above . .more feel about the cover up of the (for instance) 'Arms - and legs' deal? And the way in which it totally screwed the poor of the country, who are still waiting for the jobs, etc., etc. that the "DEAL" would have brought? 'Epic scale' is certainly the correct term. ANYONE who does not see where this country is heading, should take a straw and push it up their nose as hard as they can - then blow really hard into the other end - maybe they can blow some life into their two half-dead brain cells! . .less by croix April 29, 2010 on April 29 2010, 06:02 Find this comment inappropriate? Report it

DB is spot on-the ANC is a crime syndicate Simple facts are that tax collections have soared(multiple times over) in 16 years and that the kleptocracy has stolen and squandered billions. Does JZ need a BBJ-his family no lomger will fit in so surely a old 747 will do? Does Adulterer . .more Trevor need 2 BMW 750is? And where does that rubbish Kiddie Amin get his millions from? People get the government they deserve and until Africans realise that voting for someone other than the ANC is not being disloyal the poor will continue to live in squalor, the ANC will tax more and the tax money will be stolen. . .less by SAM on April 29 2010, 06:20 Find this comment inappropriate? Report it

Africa for the Africans indeed. Filthy, crime-ridden, electricity-scarce and potholed South Africa. What a freakin joke. You can't drive more that 100 metres without seeing some miscreant expecting a handout. It's not safe, it's not pretty and it sure as S*** is not a place I will be . .more dying to live in. Bully boy, right on the money. Screw getting your shirt ironed cheaply, rather fire the ungrateful wretch, wear a wrinkly shirt in the Antipodes. . .less by donovan on April 29 2010, 06:55 Find this comment inappropriate? Report it

South African live with there head in the sand... We stick our head in the sand and wonder what the hell happened, we said there is no way that Zuma will become president, (stick head in sand). Then 2009 comes around... (head out of sand) what the hell just happend. Now I read that JuJu has Zuma over a . .more barrel threatening if he is disciplined then Zuma can kiss his second term good bye. No I wonder why on earth would anybody want Zuma to serve a second term. And how much support can JuJu bring, a couple hundred thousand votes at best. Those with two brain cells can see that JuJu is not good for this country and he is just in it for self enrichment and I am telling you guys now he has his eye on the top job so don't stick your head in the sand and wonder what the hell happened. . .less by Brendan on April 29 2010, 07:13 Find this comment inappropriate? Report it

GOOD MOVE DAVID Well done David, the blindfolded brigade didnt take long to find our new platform and what an appropriate place to be. Nice to see and hear from the denialist crettons who cant wait for one of your well presented rogerings...... and we`ll be on hand . .more to fix their pain threshhold.......keep it coming mate.... take no prisoners........never drop your foil.. see ya next week.. . .less by James I on April 29 2010, 07:20 Find this comment inappropriate? Report it

Scr3wed When the natives defend their thieving leaders, you know which continent you're on. by Rob on April 29 2010, 07:33 Find this comment inappropriate? Report it

The end my friend DB, you're pissing against the wind judging from the comments you got on this one, but then again that's a lovely warm feeling. Never mind, you and I and the people with their eyes wide open will survive whether it's in Umbria or Oz or Pofadder. As for . .more the rest of the whacktards that took the time to make a comment, the Rainbow Nations and the Dromadaries (sic) of this world, leave them to their comfortable delusions. It'll all come out in the wash and then we can all say "Told ya so!". . .less by possum on April 29 2010, 07:38 Find this comment inappropriate? Report it

you are miserable. it a very miserable article to read....shame poor poor man!!!!!!!!!!!! by what the??!!!!!! on April 29 2010, 07:42 Find this comment inappropriate? Report it

Truth Hurts David sure knows how to get people going. lol. But guys, face facts, he's not lying. He's just saying the things that we think all the time but never have the guts to publicly speak about. "Well Done David" - Hopefully someday we'll all open our . .more eyes and see that D.A. is the way to go. . .less by Deevan on April 29 2010, 07:54 Find this comment inappropriate? Report it

Eish... the facts can hurt! I agree with your view David. What I cannot understand is that people still vote ANC. Why would I want the pat a dag that licks my hand in public but shits on my stoep in the dark! by True on April 29 2010, 08:08 Find this comment inappropriate? Report it

Spot on DB Truth is very bitter by Mvuyisi on April 29 2010, 08:09 Find this comment inappropriate? Report it

NotFeelingGuiltyAnymore I agree - we shouldn't allow guilt to influence our decisions any more. We paid our guilt dues. And also that we should wake up: http://sawhat.blog.com/2010/01/27/the-ostriches-of-northern-joburg We should stop the guilt and ostrich business . .more and start massive protests against where the ANC's inability to govern is taking us! Viva the red shirts of Taiwan! . .less by 2Horses on April 29 2010, 08:11 Find this comment inappropriate? Report it

DB you the man! Gonna frame this one. I love hindsight. by Gecko on April 29 2010, 08:16 Find this comment inappropriate? Report it

zim? "we're the next Zim" is a popular cliche now for Saffers to describe the state of things although I seriously double it will get that far. The truth is the opportunity cost of the last 16 years is a real tragedy. With the right principles from the start . .more imigine how far we could be by now. Instead we've really only gone backwards. Inequality is at its worst, infact many of the poor wish the "old days" would come back. Unfortuantely the bold leader that this country desperately needs will never be popular enough to get the top job. In Africa it seems no progress is a success because most African nations tend to go backwards (trying to turn back time to the savage days of mud huts). . .less by JJ on April 29 2010, 08:18 Find this comment inappropriate? Report it

you are spot on You are correct about the demise of the rainbow nation.A friend of mine had the following diatribe hurled @ him when he rejected the chaps offer of having his windscreen cleaned at an intersection, "you must go back to England and Malema will sort you lot . .more out when he is in power. My meek friend was left feeling rather unsettled. I wonder if this reflects the feelings of a large segment of our population. . .less by amused on April 29 2010, 08:19 Find this comment inappropriate? Report it

so how many of the WHINERS above went to a Freedom Day rally? Ja, I thought so! I too am thinking survival, not a celebration of some artifical "freedom" by the heaving, sweating, baying, moaning masses! Zambia, Zimbabwe - been there, done that! Leave now while you can - South Africa . .more is circling the drain! . .less by Doef Doef on April 29 2010, 08:23 Find this comment inappropriate? Report it

@Bullard Man, I'm glad you're back. I cancelled my subscription to the Sunday Times after they fired you. They were so stupid in fact they should have promoted you to a full page. I hope we shall see more of your contributions to Politicsweb. Hope that nut . .more case Erwin reads your article. . .less by Koos on April 29 2010, 08:25 Find this comment inappropriate? Report it

the tragedy of the phoney democrats I am constantly amazed at the offerings of some of our darker bretheren on this site. In fully 99% of the cases the offering goes something like this: " Listen we had it bad under apartheid and now you are going to have it bad; if you don't like it . .more please go to ...name a place of your choice" The underlying and tragic element of statements like this is that the African does not seem at all worried to cut his nose to spite his face and this is something i cannot comprehend... many of them truly believe that the world owes them a living and they can drink and party on State assets until the cows come home and that this translates into long term national wealth. It doesn't--- the impoverishment of this country on a grand scale is well under way with tens of billions being utterly wasted. The entire infrastructure of the land is being frittered away. And this is regarded as progress? This better life for all which the ANC lardy-bummed avatars talk about is of course nonsense isn't it? . .less by Plutarch on April 29 2010, 08:27 Find this comment inappropriate? Report it

Morons You gotta love the completely stupid morons who consistantly tell the tax paying whiteys to leave the country. Ok, for a minute let's imagine they all did, what have we got left? Um.... oooohhh....ahhhh. oh yes, something even worse than Zimbabwe. Keep it . .more up guys, soon you too could be living in sh!t . .less by Robbie the Grape on April 29 2010, 08:36 Find this comment inappropriate? Report it

Shame poor soul! What an unhappy chap! time to go go up the attic and continue with the armed struggle while counting the days south africa will be like zimbabwe. From moneyweb to politicsweb, next you'll on nowhereweb... by DB got promoted on April 29 2010, 08:37 Find this comment inappropriate? Report it

Another great article David ! Why you should be attacked for declaring, once more, the enthusiasm with which you committed yourself to the promise of the New SA, is beyond me? For doing your patriotic duty of speaking out against the treason of those who are subverting our (shared) . .more dream, you are called a miserable unreconstructed racist. What saddens me most is the inference one must draw regarding the values of those who attack you. If more SAns speak out and object to the erosion of our state, I do still believe there is hope. We should recommit to THE DREAM and once we get beyond the racist divide and rule strategies, we will find the vast majority of people actually agree. SAns need to regain the initiative, and that cannot be done by placating the ANC kloptocracy. Thanks for dealing with the grand problem of the misallocation of capital under the ANC junta. The backlog in our municipal, and other spending on infrastructure, is now in the order of 100% of GDP, which would suggest we are a banana republic even beyond Greece. But if SAns are going to accept that the much fairer society is one where the misery of unavailable power and uncollected garbage is forever spreading, I agree with you that capitulation, where mere survival should be our priority, is near. . .less by Jack on April 29 2010, 08:40 Find this comment inappropriate? Report it

Waste of time This commentary is totally worthless. Not because it is wrong, but because it will change nothing. It won't keep the lights on, the sewerage systems from degrading or the tenderpreneurs away from state contracts. Because David is white, he just . .more invites the race card to be played. South Africa has deep structural problems that won't go away in the next 50 years. . .less by 5f on April 29 2010, 08:40 Find this comment inappropriate? Report it

on the article It is unfortunately mainly true. The may be a few good men in the Anc but by the time they wake up, the money will be gone. It does not take long to f-up a country. by jacko on April 29 2010, 08:42 Find this comment inappropriate? Report it

@David You know, I did not read the entire article, I get too depressed, but the thing that came to mind: Perhaps those old afrikaners had something with apartheid, did'nt they? They seem to understand that the only way a black government can govern, is they way . .more they always have, and always will: with corruption and mass murder. . .less by CABez on April 29 2010, 08:45 Find this comment inappropriate? Report it

Facts, facts, facts Amazing how the opponents of Bullards comments don't refute his article with simple facts, I mean if he was talking C*** then simply correcct him, but no, rather call names and tell him to leave if he does not like it. So if you can't refute the . .more contents then it must be true? @Rainbow Nation, bully beef, Only Came With Dromedaries, Sweet sixteen?? I take it your usernames are aliases for Jacob Z, Julius M, and the rest of the theiving ANC "elite"? By the way, David forgot to mention the RDP tax that we paid in the '90's, supposedly to correct the imbalances of the past. More money pissed against the wall. . .less by Lux occulta on April 29 2010, 08:46 Find this comment inappropriate? Report it

jj-nel@lantic.net I was just wondering if the liberals in 1994 tought that the black masses will lift their arses and suddenly start to work on their own. The young blacks whould jump into schools and turn into mensa members. Then on the other hand I'd like to know . .more when the blacks will realise that the whites never realy "got everything for free" like the ANC has taught them. I still wonder who gave it to them, cause I've missed my handout. Then in the defence of the liberals, it is not inside the ability of the civilised mind to understand the workings of a black mind. we are way past that on the evolutionary scale. Oh well, maybe in the new SA the millitary forces will become good at appreciating their new toys by candle light, wondering what it is suppose to be used for. Who is the enemy? probably those that gave the whites everything for free. PS: Will somebody please declare all pre-1994 right wingers as prophets.!!!!! . .less by Grazy on April 29 2010, 08:48 Find this comment inappropriate? Report it

Hey JJ Guess what the white Zimbabweans were saying in 1999? 'This could never become another [insert failed independent former African colony of your choice here].' They're not saying that so much any more, mainly because they have practically all left. by donovan on April 29 2010, 08:49 Find this comment inappropriate? Report it

Whiteys in Africa Got news for the ANC brethern who want all the whitetys to go back to england.......IITS FULL......of West Indians, Pakistani's and Indians. So I guess the ANC world renowned diplomacy skills (Zim, Burundi, ANC Youth League elections et al) must see them . .more broker a deal for whiteys to repartiate. Until then, I will keep paying my taxes, schooling my kids and generally just trying to keep it all together. . .less by Motty on April 29 2010, 08:51 Find this comment inappropriate? Report it

I have missed you David Your writing skills are awesome and once again you have captured just a fraction of what we are seeing happen in our country. The money wasted is unforgivable as you mentioned on the arms deal and the Stadiums. Given space I am sure you would have . .more included the Gautrain as well. The general malaise of everything around us is what scares me from the potholed roads and poorly maintained city infrastructure. Zuma was always on a hiding to nothing as he does not have the character to pull anything into line. Please contribute more to this site as you are one of our gems. . .less by Mervyn on April 29 2010, 08:51 Find this comment inappropriate? Report it

Alec the no brainer. I`m in the middle east,, good luck trying to shut us down soft D***/looser. by James I on April 29 2010, 08:56 Find this comment inappropriate? Report it

But where did it all go wrong? Spot on , again. We have set the bar so low in this country that people have become numbed and largely accepting of the downward slide. "Rainbow Nation" is a classic example of this, suck it up or leave! In years to come we'll look back and say, but, . .more where did it all go wrong? and why didn't someone do something!! . .less by Airwolf on April 29 2010, 08:58 Find this comment inappropriate? Report it

Oh ja DB Dammit man, where is the traditional ST-bashing? I had NOTHING to be satisfyingly annoyed with on this column. What happened to the market research, I thought we had some consensus from last week...? by donovan on April 29 2010, 09:04 Find this comment inappropriate? Report it

ANC Government Why are people saying they are paying more taxes? In fact, your taxes(PAYE) have been reduced over the years. Don't believe me? Check with your HR people. You are also working less hours without a reduction in pay.That is were the good news ends. The . .more truth is, this ANC lead government never had any foresight even though they were well advised. They messed up with Electricity,health care, safety and security, education, SAA, SABC, etc. The sad part is that they will continue to mess up and the people will continue to vote them in. . .less by Bobby on April 29 2010, 09:07 Find this comment inappropriate? Report it

Bullard does not hide behind a pseudonym mask....he states opinion What a bunch of gutless wonders the white middle class is. Corruption is rife and the race card is played....our white politicians ask questions about symptoms but not the root cause. Bullard can be accused of doing the same but at least he puts his name . .more next to his words. We were all big and brave in browns with R1s and R5s and now .....? We cannot unite and use our "superior" intellects to do more than criticise or praise a few individuals who speak up for us. It is time for the white tribe to become active at all political levels affecting our future or end up like Zim. Black nationalism follows the path of medieval Europe because it is basic and tribal. Black nationlism = African democracy....look north. Why is nobody asking questions like..."What was the traditional African method of claiming land ownership? What has changed? Did their chiefs sell off land rights to colonialists? Are there black Americans, West Indians, Brits? Should they all come home? Which local chiefs profited from the slave trade?....... Now do something useful and put your name on an ANTI HATE SPEECH blog at www.eugenet.webs.com . .less by Rob Coomber on April 29 2010, 09:25 Find this comment inappropriate? Report it

The real reason why the whites are being targeted is because now that everything is a dismal failure, the blacks have a low self esteem and want to blame somebody. by lad on April 29 2010, 09:36 Find this comment inappropriate? Report it

Dennis Davis? One would think that someone like Dennis Davis would ask more relevant questions about root causes of the problems in our society. One would think he would challenge the ANC more strenuously on HATE SPEECH. Would he put his name on my ANTI HATE SPEECH . .more blog? www.eugenet.webs.com Why is nobody asking questions like..."What was the traditional African method of claiming land ownership? What has changed? Did their chiefs sell off land rights to colonialists? Are there black Americans, West Indians, Brits? Should they all come home? Which local chiefs profited from the slave trade?....... Why does he (and Bullard) only focus on the white guilt phase and how we can move forward? Let's hear about what basic tribal methods were for deciding issues.....what has changed? Is Dennis Davis one of the ANC white lackey's while prepare to rape our country? What constructive work has the ANC achieved in all these years except maintain racial hatred? The farmers are on the front lines in this new war of prejudice while we hide in the suburbs and snipe from behind pseudonyms. Do something useful ....or join the Suidlanders...because when it gets more personal....you will learn to truly hate. Then it is too late to be constructive. Now do something useful and put your name on an ANTI HATE SPEECH blog at www.eugenet.webs.com . .less by Rob Coomber on April 29 2010, 09:43 Find this comment inappropriate? Report it

Fatty Inhama I really can't understand it, even if my life depended on it. Didn't Mandela the Great slaughter such a mighty elephant that there isn't there now fatty inhama for everybody's heart content? Haven't the "Boers" and other whities leave all those . .more goodies for us to share forever? What are they all about? . .less by Injala Apera on April 29 2010, 09:53 Find this comment inappropriate? Report it

Awesome Article David Thoroughly enjoyed this one, despite its relative brevity. There are so many more points that could be made about how the ANC deliberately p*ssed South Africa's chances away during the past 16 years. The electricity crisis was a . .more totally preventable crises. Ditto for the next one that is about to bite - the water crises. Ditto for Outcomes based education, with 5 successive years of declining matric pass rates. The way crime was allowed to spiral out of control. etc; All the 100's of billions that have been spent to date on BEE deals won't appease the masses. Nothing will satisfy them. They want to have what the white people have, without any understanding of where these things are supposed to come from or who must provide it to them (HINT: Each person has to create his own wealth.) Is it the evil white people holding back our fellow South African blacks in poverty, or is it their lack of employable skills thats holding them back?? If it is lack of skills, then surely their continuing poverty cannot forever be blamed on white people. Even blaming the old regime of 16 yeas ago is getting a little long in the tooth. The fact that I am a hardworking and highly skilled person is the reason why I have certain luxuries unavailable to the black majority. WAKE UP BLACKIES! . .less by Capitalist on April 29 2010, 09:55 Find this comment inappropriate? Report it

The honest truth hurts, doesnt it. Great comment DB, sad but true by Piet on April 29 2010, 09:55 Find this comment inappropriate? Report it

Everything Bullard has written is true but it seems nobody can do a darn thing about it. South Africans living in the country don't seem to notice the general decay and incremental downward spiral. It's rather like driving you own car everyday where you don't seem to notice the brakes are soggy and the seats are sagging. It's only when you . .more come to the country like my sister does on annual family visits that as she says the place is falling apart. That's once you've seen past the glizy airports as you travle through downtown that world class afican city Johannesburg for example. Such a shame. . .less by Ray on April 29 2010, 09:57 Find this comment inappropriate? Report it

thank you excellent read, thank you very much by sonja on April 29 2010, 10:17 Find this comment inappropriate? Report it

@db No smiles today.Hell the truth does hurt. Will the ANC wake up before it is too late. I hope so because I also like it here. by russell on April 29 2010, 10:25 Find this comment inappropriate? Report it

It's not a matter of black and white ....It's a matter of competence. My black neighbour is as frustrated and angry at this as I am. It's not a matter of blacks being unable to run anything....it's a matter of these particular blacks not being able to run anything. Dishonesty and . .more incompetence come in all colours (ask the Greeks) so let's not get into a racial froth because that just plays into the hands of low lifes like Xolela Mangcu. . . .less by David Bullard on April 29 2010, 10:32 Find this comment inappropriate? Report it

No S-T bashing? (insert sound of sigh of relief here) Good to have you back, firing on all cylinders David. You write so well when not bashing the Sunday Times! This article is spot on - too many people are looking at the good things, not that one wants to ignore them, but it's like saying "OK, I have . .more been hijacked, but at least I was'nt killed". You should not have been hijacked in the first place! The skills left in the engineering sector are shocking, hence the erratic power supply, poor road maintenance, the latest study shows that a mere 7% of sewage treatment works (nationwide - and many municipalities did not join in the study) are meeting requirements. I lived through the Bop meltdown, have seen the decrepid interior of the Transkei, and must admit - we're on a slippery slope in SA. We need journos like DB to make people notice. . .less by Bluesbroer on April 29 2010, 10:34 Find this comment inappropriate? Report it

Oi BULLard - excellent article As a suggestion for another article, how about a precis of Adam Smith's "The Wealth of Nations." P J O'Rourke managed to condense it down to 220 pages. How about a one pager for the likes of Rainbow Nation, bully beef, Only Came With . .more Dromedaries, Sweet sixteen et al so that they may understand how wealth is created. Only problem with that is that you need an average I* to comprehend. The above malcontents appear to be in the 70 to 80 I* range, so maybe a tough call for them. . .less by Capitalist Pig on April 29 2010, 10:36 Find this comment inappropriate? Report it

Did anyone confisticate David's Brittish passport? It was very naive of you David Bullard to expect a system that was designed to cater for a few thousands of white people not to crumble when it was opened to cater for everyone.I thought you're an economist. David your ultra cosy lifestyle was . .more underwritten by apartheid. Surely you must have realised that the demise of apartheid would also affect your lifestyle. Stop mourning, there are many countries in the world that can do with your experience. . .less by Sipho on April 29 2010, 10:49 Find this comment inappropriate? Report it

Where it all went wrong... Ok so David spent the last 20 years honing his writing skill and is today and excellent writer.Athletes spend every waking moment exercising and eating correctly so that they can ply their trade by competing in Athletics.Then we have a crowd who spend 20 . .more odd years smashing rocks in a quarry, bitching about how life was better when they were goat herders and what did we do ...uh duh we let them run the entire show...huh?@Donovan...".It could never be another" ...Spot on Bru! Back to David ref the arms deal.Its sad that in a country where we developed nuclear weapons and attack helicopters, that today my street lights are on during the day and off at night (last 3 months)(power crisis with Eskom billboards all over the place telling me to swap my light bulbs when these guys don't even know the difference between night and day.At least with the weapons etc we have(did they ever arrive?) , we can build a laarger to hold out the Chinese when they come for at least a hour or two why the last contributor of taxes fly's off to somewhere where their contribution is valued.Personally I bought into the whole rainbow nation thing and have spent the last 16 years trying to help the daarkies.I'm tired of being PC when they are more racist than the old Nats ever were.The umlungu is gatfol ...apply for US food Aid Im not feeding you anymore. . .less by Fred on April 29 2010, 10:49 Find this comment inappropriate? Report it

Great article I say to all your detractors - if the shoe fits, wear it! David you are GREAT and I love your articles. Keep up the good work. by Lewis on April 29 2010, 10:51 Find this comment inappropriate? Report it

@All It used to be "wait until the Mandela inaguration" But lo, the country did not collapse. Instead, the moronic blacks gave the country the gift of reconciliation - literaly a fighting chance. And fight the nation did. Then it was "wait until Mandela goes" . .more Instead, the country got one of the shrewdest administrations in the world by any measure. The net result: the longest and deepest economic boom time in SA history and a now legendary hindsight to sustain an internationaly intergrated country through the worst economic crisis in recent memory. We need hardly say who benefited the most.Then it was "wait until Zuma" and then it was "watch out for Malema" and the ensuing attempts to gag a zealous young man for expressing his views in a democratic system he helped to create. Now it's "wait until after the world cup" All utter rubish as history is benevolent to show. The problem with racist bigots is that no matter what you do - you are never good enough. Ask Bob Mugabe who after 20 years of running a country largely for the benefit of his erstwhile oppressors, got a fitting return for his hard work - a stab in the arrsse when they thought he was weak enough to dispense with. It's difficult not to turn into a demagogue after an experience like that. Bob Mugabe smot them didn't he!! . .less by Bobby Gabby Mugabby on April 29 2010, 10:52 Find this comment inappropriate? Report it

A free ticket on the blue train - Fw and cronies get a free pass Proir to the formation of the "mongrel nation" Madela in a television debate made huge promises to the nation and stated, after some rigirous questions. That it would all be funded with monies which would normally be spent on defence. This is where . .more the wheels fell off. When the custodians of the "master race" the volk decided to creep out from behind the laager and hand the country over. To save their own skins. The Nationalist party in effect put us all into this unhappy situation. For almost fifty years these arseholes deprived us of the democratic process which would have provided a more evolved electorate. South Africa today is purely as a result of afrikaaner paranoia and the bible. . .less by Nationless on April 29 2010, 10:52 Find this comment inappropriate? Report it

Corvettes and Rainbows I saw the Navy's corvettes in Simons Town on Navy day - they do look rather P******* and very unused - there were a couple of German ships visiting that were far more impressive. Our corvettes hardly ever seem to leave the port. Heaven knows why it was . .more considered so important to buy them. Oh I forgot - it was for the tasty kickbacks acquired by the politically connected. The good news is that the "Rainbow Nation" is alive and well and now living in the DA - if you want to continue the 1994 dream then that is where you will find it. And the enemy is no longer Apartheid but the racism, corruption and sheer incompetence of the ANC. Viva the Rainbow People Viva. . .less by Sad Days on April 29 2010, 11:17 Find this comment inappropriate? Report it

Ya, ya, ya, sell the dream But the reality is all around us. South Africa is broken and beyond repair. Already the ruling party has resorted to populism to stay on top of the dung heap. You can point to economic booms (what a load of C***, we were just riding the global boom), the . .more recovery (this is still going to evaporate like morning mist). If you have not already started moving your money out you are too damn late. Drive around the country, start at Mangusi and end up in Cape Town, via the Transkei and Eastern Cape, or start at Beit Bridge and go bloody anywhere, it is all broken. Puff up your optimism, it is all in vain. Once the SWC has come and gone and we have no justification for the massive public works programs, the peasants will start storming the castle walls. 8 years is what we have, then we get a president for life or a little nutcase called Malema and the flush of the toilet is complete. . .less by FOTA on April 29 2010, 11:25 Find this comment inappropriate? Report it

Mr. Average Black Man I do believe that, eventually, the average black South African is finally starting to understand that the ANC government are screwing them. I also believe that the ANC will be removed from power within the next 2 elections - but it will take guidance from . .more us to ensure that ALL citizens have a fair chance of becoming gainfully employed and finding a spot of sunshine to sit in. . .less by GungetsTuft on April 29 2010, 11:44 Find this comment inappropriate? Report it

Not about race Thanks DB for stating in the comments that it is not about race. It is about this government messing up. Let's vote them out, joining hands with your black neighbours that are as fed-up as we are. It is unfortunately going to be extremely difficult to . .more convince previous ANC supporters to join us in oposing this government if we are unable to reach out to these neighbours due to our racist I-told-you-so attitude (reflected in so many comments above). With all the doom and gloom, do not forget that SA has experienced the longest economic boom in history during the past 16 years and most of the whiteys who remained benefited royally. . .less by Francois on April 29 2010, 12:07 Find this comment inappropriate? Report it

DB Well done David, you tell it as it is. Only the African Renaissance and quiete diplomacy will pull us through. by Batman on April 29 2010, 12:22 Find this comment inappropriate? Report it

Time wasted I never voted for this rainbow nation rubbish, because us boers know what blacks are like and that they cannot be trusted nor believed. And in my infinite wisdom as a white god, I have prepared my survival. Got plenty food, water guns and bullets. When . .more you are cold and hungry, with no power, I will be sitting down for a lovely dinner in my self sufficient white house, the lights and tv on. Try to invite yourself to my loot, will only end in tragedy when I send you to darkie heaven for failed black voters. Smith and Wesson will assure you don't spoil my evening. David, you are offcourse welcome for a cognac and cigars... . .less by YT on April 29 2010, 12:23 Find this comment inappropriate? Report it

@David Bullard Spot on! Well said! The problems you raised are the reasons (among many others) that I vote for the Cape Party. They are the only political party that are offering something concrete to voters. Quite frankly, the Cape is the only part of the . .more country that isn't completely broken... although this could and in all likely-hood will change. It's clear that South Africa isn't a unified country- even the international community is waking up to this! So like any union that isn't working, we need an amicable divorce. The Pro-ANC on one side and everyone else on another. We look after our own interests, we take care of our own, and we pursue intelligent public policy that will *actually* make a difference. There is nothing racial about it. I know I'm willing to go to the bitter end on this. Long live the Cape Republic of Good Hope and all her people. . .less by CapePatriot on April 29 2010, 12:26 Find this comment inappropriate? Report it

Bullard and the Rainbow nation Well done David, good to read some sense again, albeit all too brief, and impossible to do justice to such a complex topic in so few words. The Rainbow nation was wishful thinking on Arch Tutu's part, and never really was. It's a pity St. . .more Mandela was too naive to see through the machinations of the little skunk who was the real "brain" behind the arms deal and its criminality. Said creature was also responsible for cadre deployment which facilitated corruption and theft of state resources on a massive scale, whilst making sure very little money was spent on "toxic" ARVs. Chancellor House was another brain-child of his which was to ensure a very profitable incumbency for the ANC in Government, as he prepared himself to become President for Life of the ANC. In the event all he managed to do was to ensure JZ's elevation to the presidency, and his own early ignominious retirement. All this of course after he had put in place the mechanisms necessary for subverting the Constitution, the NPA and the judiciary. The asinine bullshit coming from Bobby Gaggy Mugabby above boggles the mind. How any sane person can contend that the Mbeki regime was anything but a disaster, and that the ghoulish Bob Mugabe ran Zimbabwe for the benefit of anybody but himself, beggars belief. He's just another delusional lunatic I guess. . .less by mpho on April 29 2010, 12:32 Find this comment inappropriate? Report it

@ David You've gone soft. When you write this type of thing you expose yourself as a true patriot. You should care less imo by Nob on April 29 2010, 12:58 Find this comment inappropriate? Report it

Hilarious whining, David et al. But it's always good to be reminded about the self delusion and sheer brazenness of SA White folk (see, I can also generalize like you guys do). For example, the biggest tenderprenuers and leeches who suck off state tenders are White. The biggest beneficiaries of BEE deals are White . .more (tally up the advisors fees and funders' returns). The biggest and most depraved financial crooks are White (eg Fidentia, Masterbond, JCI, Dave King etc etc). Do you guys really think we take your criticism seriously? Never mind that 16 years does not give you the moral authority to counterwieght 84 years of history. You ignore inconvenient facts and keep on harping on the same litany of psuedo facts, while the real agenda is about White control and White Privilige. Hypocrites like you can never have our respect and trust me, we'll never raise a White flag.... . .less by Frantz Fanon on April 29 2010, 13:02 Find this comment inappropriate? Report it

On the button old chap, yes, yes. its all falling apart! Head for the hills. Keep the powder dry!!!!!!! by Farrqhuar-Hollingsfield on April 29 2010, 13:09 Find this comment inappropriate? Report it

@David Bullard What about the Greeks David? by Greek on April 29 2010, 13:26 Find this comment inappropriate? Report it

To everyone Where it all began to go wrong for South Africa.........That was when David Bullard's ancestors discovered Africa. by African Man on April 29 2010, 13:32 Find this comment inappropriate? Report it

Malema start your own We are sick and tired of all the promises. Malema must start his own party now and lets find out...Viva Malema Freedom Front by Just me on April 29 2010, 13:42 Find this comment inappropriate? Report it

@African Man this ones for Alec Hogg and his international squad of internet do goody goody legal turkeys....... it all went wrong when the chaps from africa arrived late at the big white lake situated in europe and could only paint their palms and soles . .more . .less by James I on April 29 2010, 14:05 Find this comment inappropriate? Report it

The acid test Ask yourself this: "Are you or your children willing to go to war for your country?" If your answer is yes, then you obviously have hope for your country. If you answer "no", you are postponing the inevitable by hanging around in a hopeless land. by Acid Andy on April 29 2010, 14:09 Find this comment inappropriate? Report it

@Frantz Fanon. Spoken like a true bigoted racist and bullshitter! The "non-racist" ANC has put in place despicable racist laws and practices whilst pretending to its idiotic supporters and the world at large that it's non-racist and acting constitutionally. At . .more least the maybe equally despicable NP government did not put up such lies and self-deceit; it professed to be and was racist. I doubt you are right about white tenderpreneurs stealing as much as the black ones do; if only because of lack of access to power. The few white tenderpreneurs I know actually work for black tenderpreneurs, and thank God for that! At least their bridges don't fall down, so we get some benefit from their efforts, the layer of useless black tenderpreneurs they assist is a useless layer of expense necessitated by the ANC's cretinous racist practices. I had to laugh at one black tenderpreneur who got a friend of mine to carry out the work he tendered for. This black chap was a nervous wreck thinking my friend could not finish on time, as he in fact actually did. Frantz Fanon no doubt loves the idea of black tenderpreneurs skimming off the profits of white tenderpreneurs at the expense of the poor. What a stupid intellectually dishonest racist loser you are Frantz! . .less by mpho on April 29 2010, 14:11 Find this comment inappropriate? Report it

It's due to "PC disease" Somehow it became "racist" to point out theft, corruption and general Animal Farm behaviour. There's nothing racist about wanting corrupt pigs to be killed by force-feeding of baked beans, ala the movie Seven... Pointing out that 20 donees to 1 taxpayer . .more is not a great idea is called "logic", not "racism". . .less by Dre on April 29 2010, 14:41 Find this comment inappropriate? Report it

@Greek Sorry to do this. My family are part Greek. But the 45bln Euro bailout, the swollen civil service, the lax tax collection, the death of the shipping industry, the corruption of previous governments, the lack of an export economy (apart from Ouzo and a . .more dwindling tourist industry)......is that enough to be going on with? A Greek tragedy indeed. And if Greece is lent the 45 billion how do they even propose to service the interest payment let alone the capital? You're going to need to export a hell of a lot of olives....or sell off some of those idyllic islands to South African BEE tenderpreneurs. . .less by David Bullard on April 29 2010, 14:54 Find this comment inappropriate? Report it

African Man If that's how you feel, pal, go back to your mud huts and spears. I swear, you drag a race kicking and screaming out the Stone Age and they don't even have the common courtesy to thank you. by SoLaR on April 29 2010, 15:01 Find this comment inappropriate? Report it

You voted NP David why are complaining? You voted NP remember. Can you please let us know what would have happened to good old SA had the NP won? by Mike on April 29 2010, 15:02 Find this comment inappropriate? Report it

@All The response to this posting shows the class of the writer. DB, I have never seen so many responses to a piece on this site. Well done. You have unlocked the raw racism in some; optimism in others and generally got people thinking. by Mervyn on April 29 2010, 15:14 Find this comment inappropriate? Report it

@Mike 2/10 for attention laddy. As I clearly stated in the article I voted KISS but to answer your question....if the NP had won we would be in much better shape because they would have been voted in by the majority of South Africans. Remember.....it was the . .more first truly democratic election. Since the NP had experience of running a country (as opposed to running one into the ground) I think you can assume that there would be safe water, no electricity problems, good roads and a football team selected for their ability to play football rather than any other reasons. And Mampoer would have been served on SAA in Business Class. . .less by David Bullard on April 29 2010, 15:29 Find this comment inappropriate? Report it

@African Man You are just green with envy that David is able to track his ancestry and therefore fails to qualify as a candidate to celebrate that proverbial "hight of confusion", which is realistically defined as "Fathers Day in Soweto"!!!!!! by Zorba on April 29 2010, 15:32 Find this comment inappropriate? Report it

Appointments To put it differently "people would be appointed to positions NOT based on their talents, skin colour or religion". That has certainly happened. by Junes on April 29 2010, 15:58 Find this comment inappropriate? Report it

Interesting "There are many people in this country that don't even have electricity, who live in shacks without the luxury of a log fire (or even a wine cellar) and are perpetually surrounded by uncollected refuse. " I like this line very . .more much wine cellar??? That is a killer!! LOL! . .less by zozo on April 29 2010, 16:09 Find this comment inappropriate? Report it

@David Bullard David I did not ask about Greece, its public servants, shipping industry etc, What I've asked and didn't get an answer was and I quote my self: 'What about the Greeks David?' by Greek on April 29 2010, 16:13 Find this comment inappropriate? Report it

@DB Agree 100% that this is not about race. It is about competence. Race always comes up, and will always come up, because our class lines run also along racial lines. Crime is always greatest among the poor; illiteracy, among the poor; lack of education, . .more the poor; ability to be exploited or misled (e.g. by the liberation government), the poor, and so on. There is, of course, no question that our society is segregated so, at least in part, by the practices of Apartheid. To argue against that is plainly absurd; but also beside the point. We are here now, and we need to figure out what to do about it. It is fascinating to observe how the government attempts to preach non-racialism while pursuing clearly racial policies, including BEE, and AA, and the universities intake programs have racial quotas, and we have vocal groups like the BMF (but strangely no WMF). I don't say that they shouldn't afford poor students with potential and talent, the opportunity to study, but the emphasis should be on the POOR and not on the BLACK. It is true to say that as a nation, we are obsessed with race. Given our history, could it have been any other way? . .less by CH on April 29 2010, 16:35 Find this comment inappropriate? Report it

@Greek Don't worry about the Greeks in this country because there are not many pure bread Greeks living in SA. Possibly one should be more concerned about the Cypriots in SA, most of whom immigrated here because they were about to be incacerated in Cypress. Just . .more maybe the SA'n Cyptiots qualify for employment in the ANC government as they might have the requisite prison record for due consideration! . .less by Zorba on April 29 2010, 16:37 Find this comment inappropriate? Report it

Forced Repatriation - Bullard Illegal Immigrant David, why did you leave the UK? You came here during Apartheid's most brutal epoch and sadistic era. You came here to enjoy the exploitation of the natives. You came here to profit and enjoy the pillage and plunder of this soils riches and simultaneously . .more the destruction of its people. You dont even any have shame for your disgraceful utterances. If SA is such a hopeless country, it surprises me that you are still here whilst you hold such pessimistic views about the management and the future of the country. Your unfettered racism and disdain for indigenous South Africans is P******* to say the least. Do you miss the good days when you made your way with the maid? or throwing an unprovoked slap to the garden boy because of what's in between his legs makes you inferior. I am going to the Dept of Home Affairs to ask for special permission for a citizen's right to deport DB. Please join me...... . .less by Boere Basher on April 29 2010, 16:41 Find this comment inappropriate? Report it

to Bobby Gabby Mugabby... You state: 'Bob Mugabe smot them didn't he!! . . by Bobby Gabby Mugabby on April 29 2010, 10:52 What do you mean? Is this a new language? Gibberish? Some vile invective? A deep-seated wish? A prayer? A grade 2 sentence? And you . .more never got to drade 3? A promise made by your father? Your mother giving you a 'klap'? God help us. . .less by John Logan on April 29 2010, 16:47 Find this comment inappropriate? Report it

@Sipho and @Zorba Sipho: This everyone you mention ...do you include Malema and the rest? Zorba: Though I'm not Cypriot what did the Cypriots do to you Zorba? By the way it's not Cypress but Cyprus. by Greek on April 29 2010, 17:00 Find this comment inappropriate? Report it

@Boere Basher Hell, you do have a cheek! I thought it was the practice of your ilk and forefathers who used to cross the borders over weekends in the "good old days" in order have their way with the darker skinned ladies of the night. Which was your favourite haunt - . .more Swaziland, LM or Lesotho, pray tell us! . .less by Compadre on April 29 2010, 17:12 Find this comment inappropriate? Report it

Keep talking the medication Boere Basher ....not that I think it will help. I actually came here after apartheid's most brutal epoch. I came here as an economic mercenary and exploiting the natives didn't really feature because we didn't employ any in the financial markets. SA isn't a hopeless . .more country but it isn't helped by halfwits like you who have such huge inferiority complexes. Why would I miss the good old days when I could have my way with the maid when I can quite legally do so today? You don't make much sense on that one. And as for slapping the garden boy.....well I left that up to the head garden boy to do. Good luck with Home Affairs...the queues are long and the staff a bit on the slow side. Deportation is quite a long expensive process but at least it will give you something else to occupy your time. . .less by David Bullard on April 29 2010, 17:13 Find this comment inappropriate? Report it

@Greek Apologies for the spelling! Initially I thought one had to replace the "ru" with "oe" but decided to give the Lebs and the Cypriots a bit of a break! By the way those in control of the northern part of the island, might just be the rightfull occupants! by Zorba on April 29 2010, 17:20 Find this comment inappropriate? Report it

@Zorba as much as Malema is the rightfull occupant of South Africa. by Greek on April 29 2010, 17:39 Find this comment inappropriate? Report it

@SAM Read http://sawhat.blog.com/2010/02/21/crime-pays/ to see why the government cannot be too serious about crime fighting until the economy shows India-like growth. And we all know that until BEE and Transformation saps growth that will never . .more happen! . .less by SAW on April 29 2010, 17:49 Find this comment inappropriate? Report it

The ANC will go from one incompetent leader to the next, until one decides to stick around and become a dictator, like all 4 TBVC states, and the rest of Africa. In Mozambique, one white guy is trying to restock a game reserve where all the game where killed off - without whites, nothing will be built up. by KL on April 29 2010, 18:05 Find this comment inappropriate? Report it

The Answer There's your answer then, forget about that volkstaat, let's all put our money together and buy us some Greek island. by possum on April 29 2010, 18:14 Find this comment inappropriate? Report it

DB still unrepentant You are a stubborn pale face..DB. You remind me of the Kidd Dudleys, Cecil Rhodes and AWB's of this world. You and your far right brethren should stop complaining about the status quo and start asking yourselves simple questions, which are 'Why are you . .more here in this country? What are the dynamics that have facilitated and enhanced your social status and material wealth? If you are truthful and honest, (which is against your innate instincts and morphology), you will discover that you owe your existence to destruction of a people and their civilisation. Every week, I read your articles with a shock and surprise that you can write such insensitive drivel without consideration of the historical atrocities that have created this society. You point fingers, throw insults, express absolute disdain and totally degrade the image African South African. . .less by Boere Basher on April 29 2010, 18:49 Find this comment inappropriate? Report it

Seems the ANC had the Greeks as their tutors.... Now this is a bunch of corrupt politicians!!!!!! These 300 who reside in their parliament in Athens enjoying total immunity have utterly robbed the nation of absolutely everything! These guys have done deals in arms that make SA's look like Papa Smurf was . .more selling! They've robbed and pillaged everything! A nation based on party affiliation and not MERIT!! Bureaucracy....JESUS ALMIGHTY!!!!!!! HOLY MOTHER OF...it never ends. The ANC is surely getting lessons here. Greece......land of sunshine and beaches....but full of S***! Investing in Greece is probably like investing in ZIM! I SPEAK FROM EXPERIENCE!!!!!!!!!!!! VERY EXPENSIVE EXPERIENCE. Never again. A nation of bloody liars, crooks and thieves. Greek embassy can sue me! If one remains and they don't cut it with their debt shambles! . .less by Lionel on April 29 2010, 18:54 Find this comment inappropriate? Report it

Viva Freedom Day Thank goodness for a government that drives whiteys - like David Bullard and his fan club - crazy. These whites who by virtue of their skin colour assume that they are competent, geniuses and superior to blacks., Get real, I dispise the ANC as much as . .more anyone, but thank you ANC for having these 2-passport racists show their true colours. The same racists who think that they single handedly support this country and the poor begging blacks with their taxes. . Comments from these people make me sick because the majority of these people long for the days of apartheid. Continue to call blacks, stupid, lazy, incompetent etc, but you will never be the slave master again. Viva Malema, viva any leader that p!sses on your white parade. . .less by GDW on April 29 2010, 19:21 Find this comment inappropriate? Report it

Save this Man Bullard moans and moans and moans - and all his supporters forget that he endorsed Zuma for president last year AFTER he went and smiled and wiped the prez's bottom at his Forest Town house. You got what you asked for, hypocrite, so stop moaning and enjoy . .more the fruit of your labour! This wannabe Jani Allan would not get a second's audience anywhere else in the world. But the truth is that racist, bigoted RSA has time for low-level intelligence of this nature. Bullard is a moron - which tells you something about his audience! . .less by Brain Surgeon on April 29 2010, 19:59 Find this comment inappropriate? Report it

Cry the beloved country It seems Alan Paton was, after all, right - we still cry about our beloved country, even after our apartheid tears were dried. Murder, corruption and hijackings drove my family away from home, but now we cry from afar because Alan got what he wanted. . .more Demo(no)cracy . .less by Palin Aton on April 29 2010, 20:04 Find this comment inappropriate? Report it

ON THE MONEY HEY DAWG, NICE TO READ YOUR WORDS OF WISDOM AGAIN. PLSE DON'T GO BACK TO THE UK , U ARE A GOOD POMMIE. WE NEED SCRIBES LIKE U TO STIR THE POT. I DON'T THINK I'VE EVER SEEN 106 COMMENTS ON THIS SITE URE THE MAN ! by BULLARD GROUPIE on April 29 2010, 20:20 Find this comment inappropriate? Report it

@GDW I am not a 2-passport racist; I do not long for the apartheid days, and sure, not all blacks are lazy and stupid, but some are, probably just as many proportionately as there are stupid and lazy whites. Neither do I long for life in another . .more country. This is my country, presently "governed" by a criminal-friendly ex liberation movement which is looting the State, just as other ex liberation movements to the north who have come to power have done. It's not the hoi polloi blacks and whites that get our goat, it's the criminally corrupt thieving ANC and its deployed cadres robbing the country blind that are the enemy. Is it racist to conclude from press reports to this effect that the ANC-led government is corrupt, it and its cadres having reaped reaped billions from misdirected State tenders without having done a tap of honest work? Does the fact that one is an ANC politician or ANC-deployed cadre exempt one from having to obey the laws of the land? Personally I have never been a slave master, but the ANC with its racist laws and practices, and AA, EE, and BEE fit that description well. But I'm wasting my time here; anybody who commends Malema is a crazy low-life racist. Funny thing is you'll not escape being p!ssed on as your beloved ANC p!sses on the rest of the citizenry in its uninterrupted looting. . .less by mpho on April 29 2010, 20:25 Find this comment inappropriate? Report it

@ Sipho "It was very naive of you David Bullard to expect a system that was designed to cater for a few thousands of white people not to crumble when it was opened to cater for everyone." You do see things in a simple manner Sipho. The promise . .more was that it would be opened to cater for everyone according to his own ability. In the absence of such 'ability' your simple friends saw this to mean a 'free for all' in which they could take what they wanted. That's called anarchy, and you see the outcome in Zimbabwe. A pity. The liberals persuaded us with fine words that the black man had developed to the point that we could finally take him at his word. Funny that most liberals have since left the country. . .less by Geraldo on April 29 2010, 20:34 Find this comment inappropriate? Report it

@ Boere Basher You got it all wrong on what's between the garden boys legs, Boere Basher, and I'm truly sorry if the information contained in the attached link undermines any black superiority beliefs you may have. http://www.sizesurvey.com/quest.html by Geraldo on April 29 2010, 20:49 Find this comment inappropriate? Report it

@DB You varking peach....... head gardener deligated to slap the hired help. The native lot down your way are so insolent and disrespectful, honestly the eastern folk working in the middle east really kiss A** and give great service, as was . .more customry just a little more than 16 odd yrs ago down south. Just look at the football team, number 90 on the planet, W****** the lot of them, i cant wait for the world cup fiascos to start rolling out.You`ll be having a field day during that one . .less by James I on April 29 2010, 21:43 Find this comment inappropriate? Report it

We're on the high road at last. Stop moaning. We are saved in the nick of time. All cabinet ministers are having to sign performance contracts. We are on the road to Utopia. by Jeff on April 29 2010, 21:54 Find this comment inappropriate? Report it

Utopia here we come Oh! And those who cannot write will have to provide a thumbprint and a letter of endorsement from their pastor. by Jeff on April 29 2010, 21:56 Find this comment inappropriate? Report it

@BoereBasher @All @BoereBasher, you write "Every week, I read your articles..." which shows you that you obviously aren't ignoring David Bullard (closet admirer, hey?). This post & another 113x posts of many persuasions show that DB draws more readers than . .more any other recent POLITICSWEB article. Whether DB is doing it very right or very wrong may be debateable; that he is doing it very effectively is undisputable. For this reason alone he deserves much encouragement from all who care about the future in our region. I can't wait for more of his stuff. Go for it DB.... Chikurubi Cynic . .less by John Austin, London on April 29 2010, 22:12 Find this comment inappropriate? Report it

Freedom The day was made a available for every South African, both young and old to gather together and celebrate the freedom we now share from the colonial terror of working electricity and refuse removal. Viva South Africa Viva!! by Apathy on April 30 2010, 08:17 Find this comment inappropriate? Report it

@ BoerBasher One thing that never ceases to amase me, is how poorly Black Africans seem to know and understand their own history. Shaka Zulu is seen as a hero by Black Africans, yet he was the most vicious force of destruction amongs Africans. He is responsible for . .more a geneocide which would put Adolf Hitler to shame. He destroyed African tribes and culture like no other European could ever have, yet he is celebrated for winning a couple of battles against the British army. Black Africans should look inward for answers and get to know themselves a little better. . .less by Acid Andy on April 30 2010, 08:57 Find this comment inappropriate? Report it

@Acid Andy Damn good point.....and they name an airport after him. So when is Adolf Hitler International Airport opening I wonder? Thanks for all the comments (even the whackos). It was a pretty good debut on Politicsweb. by David Bullard on April 30 2010, 09:24 Find this comment inappropriate? Report it

tired of having to say sorry for the past... Well said DB - i have always liked your articles. i was sorry for apartheid - i was always against it and knew it wasn't fair. it wasn't of my making - i was at school, just doing as i was told. when i left school apartheid ended and i was pleased. . .more now i'm middle aged and i'm just plain tired of saying sorry (for being a white person) in south africa. my path in business and to make an economic contribution here is blocked or hindered at every turn because of (numerous) services that don't work, BEE and the way i look - even though i have technical skills and have a decent track record of success. i am not prepared to gyppo the system as most south africans seem to have become adept at doing,.. i felt good (even proud) about freedom day in the past - but not anymore. i will be emigrating with my family. sorry to the people that work for me in my house and at my business... but no more. the risks of staying here finally outweigh the benefits. cheers. . .less by madmike on April 30 2010, 12:20 Find this comment inappropriate? Report it

David relegated again... Where to next? oraniaweb? by Real on April 30 2010, 13:13 Find this comment inappropriate? Report it

@"BoereBasher" I bet you have never had the courage to try and bash a Boer, you myopic half wit. by Fred on April 30 2010, 13:36 Find this comment inappropriate? Report it

ANC Government Reading the comments on Dave's article it is easy to spot the people who do not understand Western civilisation and the principles of democracy and capitalism. They want to get rid of the upper class but who are the job creators. As the top expands . .more it fans out at the bottom creating job opportunities. I know we lose 90% of the blacks when we say things like this, and I genuinely feel sorry for them. They have a lot of catching up to do and now stupid white leaders have thrust them into the 21st century whilst they are still struggling to fit into the 19th century basics. Its not their fault that tey did not have contact with the Western countries, because that is why they are still so ignorant. This country is doomed due to most of the leaders not having the background to make good lasting decisions. . .less by Charlie on April 30 2010, 14:19 Find this comment inappropriate? Report it

Dear David Good article, just one flaw. The so called rainbow nation never was. It was stillborn. by JE on April 30 2010, 16:37 Find this comment inappropriate? Report it

@DB I have been told the Adolf Hitler International Airport has an arrivals lounge only. Sparsely furnished and grim some say. Here in SA we are considering a similar concept aptly named The Julius Malema International Airport. No arrival lounge this time, . .more only a Departure Hall. Lavish decor with beautiful paintings of all our wonderful leaders of the past. Breitling have shown interest in a duty free kiosk for those who have spare change ZAR in cash to squander. . .less by Acid Andy on April 30 2010, 18:28 Find this comment inappropriate? Report it

@boere basher I bet you did not pay for your laptop - yip as you boys say it was "taken". From a pale skin with a gun pointed at her. by Voortrekker V20.10 on May 01 2010, 11:16 Find this comment inappropriate? Report it

@ boere basher Too ashamed to refer what's between your ears rather than the myth of what's between your legs? The only boere bashing you will do is when you cowardly out number an old man 5 to one. by AnarchyNepotismCrime on May 01 2010, 19:12 Find this comment inappropriate? Report it

Rainbownation How nice - 16 years ago it was only the nasty right wing Afrikaners predicting that this here ANC government will fail - Enter Julius Malema - Landgrap - nationalization of mines - banks - mainstream corruption - O my God what a fking nightmare. by Andre MULLER on May 01 2010, 20:24 Find this comment inappropriate? Report it

Boere Basher lacks a brain cell Boere Basher makes the following statement: "What are the dynamics that have facilitated and enhanced your social status and material wealth?" Which clearly shows that he suffers from a severe bout of denialism. He insinuates with his . .more ridiculous statement that whites are rich, because of the exploitation of blacks. Truth is that the blacks sat on the richest land in the world in abject poverty lacking the knowledge and skills to better themselves. Leading a hand to mouth existance it took the whites to show them that their is a better way. All the uneducated blacks were good for is piece meal jobs, like digging trenches and washing dishes. Educated they were not and judging by the dismal school results, they are going to remain uneducated forever. . .less by African4 on May 01 2010, 21:35 Find this comment inappropriate? Report it

@ Geraldo Nothing in life is complicated Geraldo. Whatever complication you think exists it's just an illusion for a false economy to exist.If you're as smart as you seem to think, check how many white consultants and projects managers are engaged by the government . .more and yet there's no remarkable improvement in service delivery. Do they get blamed by the likes of Geraldo. No. By the way some people finding insulting Africans very therapeutic. So I understand Geraldo! You can relax. . .less by ntondos@gmail.com on May 03 2010, 11:32 Find this comment inappropriate? Report it

Typicalofthispunk How did it feel Dave when the boys robbed you ? Did you go and write that in your little notebook of hate or did you cry like the bitch you are ? I remember you kissing msholozi `s behind now you roll with the boer . I wonder why you are not in your . .more beloved island . Is it because nobody will listen to your bitchy stories ? Or because you are way past it ? You cant even write a cook book even if you tried . You are finished and soon you will be fired . . .less by Africais4Africans on May 05 2010, 21:50 Find this comment inappropriate? Report it

Africais4Africans Boy , after reading the crud posted by A4A , one can be foriven for thinking that muscle between his A4 sized ears on a sloping forehead , must be cramping to come up with such wizardry . For the record A4A , my mum , her father and her . .more fathers father were all born on african soil - as was my son and my 5 yr old grandson . I am every bit of an African - except I am (apart from my smelly freckle which is brown) white from the tip of my nose to the tip of my toes . Get used to it - musclebrain . . .less by Green Room on May 18 2010, 22:12 Find this comment inappropriate? Report it

Dumbasses! Bullard is old and bitter. Don't buy into the rubbish rhetoric and hate mogering. I happened on this article by accident after browsing bizcom and had actually forgotten that this guy is still out there saying the same old nonsense. Yes we have . .more C***** politicians, but so do most countries. Yes we have corruption, but this isn't exactly unique to SA or the continent for that matter. We also have patchy (at best) service delivery, but this is far better than any other country on the continent (trust me on this, i have lived in a fair few places). Let's just stop whining and move on and try to focus on the micro issues we can actually control. Forget about crusty, old Bullard and move on. . .less by Oh Boy... on August 31 2010, 08:39 Find this comment inappropriate? Report it

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