Mutual hatred is a big reason for the failure of coalitions in South Africa: Cyril Ramaphosa is president of South Africa as well as president of the governing African National Congress. The party has scuppered coalition building at local government level. EPA/Yeshiel PanchiaNot that long ago South African commentators sympathetic to the country’s main opposition party, the … [Read more...] about Mutual hatred is a big reason for the failure of coalitions in South Africa | The Conversation
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LOOK: Let’s fight racial hatred, says Jeff Radebe
LOOK: Let’s fight racial hatred, says Jeff Radebe: LOOK: Let’s fight racial hatred, says Jeff Radebe: In a week in which Indo-African race relations became a focal point, Energy Minister Jeff Radebe appealed to South Africans to unite in their diversity. Radebe joined several hundred people on a 15km social cohesion walk from Phoenix to KwaMashu on Saturday, hoping to … [Read more...] about LOOK: Let’s fight racial hatred, says Jeff Radebe
Racism is still rampant in South Africa. But is criminalising hatred the answer? | The Conversation
Racism is still rampant in South Africa. But is criminalising hatred the answer?: There are fears a new bill that seeks to criminalise hate speech in South Africa might infringe freedom of expression. Flickr/janinsanfranRecent events in South Africa show that it is a society still grappling with its racist history, 23 years after apartheid officially ended. Combating hatred … [Read more...] about Racism is still rampant in South Africa. But is criminalising hatred the answer? | The Conversation
.com | ‘Misinterpreted’ Zulu king not guilty of promoting hatred – SAHRC
.com | ‘Misinterpreted’ Zulu king not guilty of promoting hatred – SAHRC: Johannesburg The SA Human Rights Commission on Friday said it did not believe that King Goodwill Zwelithini was guilty of promoting or propagating hatred against migrants on March 15, 2015, during a speech in Pongola, KwaZulu-Natal. The SAHRC transcribed the speech given in isiZulu by the king that upset … [Read more...] about .com | ‘Misinterpreted’ Zulu king not guilty of promoting hatred – SAHRC
South Africa must create safe spaces where anger and hatred can be heard | The Conversation
South Africa must create safe spaces where anger and hatred can be heard: People need spaces in which they can speak honestly about their pain and anger. ShutterstockThere’s no doubt that South African higher education is in crisis. However, a crisis can also be an opportunity. US philosopher Martha Nussbaum has spoken of our ability to imagine others’ experiences. Almost all … [Read more...] about South Africa must create safe spaces where anger and hatred can be heard | The Conversation
