South African rugby star shines spotlight on the sport's racist past: South African rugby player Ashwin Willemse (in green jersey) playing against New Zealand's All Blacks in 2003. Kim Ludbrook/EPAWhen an indignant South African rugby pundit Ashwin Willemse recently walked off a live television broadcast he not only became the news – he also cast the spotlight on South … [Read more...] about South African rugby star shines spotlight on the sport’s racist past | The Conversation
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Are All White South Africans Racist?
Are All White South Africans Racist?: Devan Moonsamy CEO of The ICHAF Training Institute Are All White South Africans Racist? By Devan Moonsamy – CEO the ICHAF Training Institute Something which comes up during my diversity training sessions, and frequently in discussions among people of colour is the perception that white people are invariably racist. Some believe that … [Read more...] about Are All White South Africans Racist?
Klerksdorp Facebook user faces crimen injuria charges after racist rant
Klerksdorp Facebook user faces crimen injuria charges after racist rant: Klerksdorp Facebook user faces crimen injuria charges after racist rant: North West resident Lumka Nandipha Rapoo says she came across a racist rant on the Facebook page of the Klerksdorp News. KZN acting police commissioner condemns taxi violence: KwaZulu-Natal acting police commissioner Bheki Langa says … [Read more...] about Klerksdorp Facebook user faces crimen injuria charges after racist rant
How the law can help change racist minds in South Africa | The Conversation
How the law can help change racist minds in South Africa: ShutterstockMuch recent news and public discourse might seem to indicate that South Africa’s non-racial rainbow is fading. Racism, its expression and its consequences, seem to be all around. First prize goes to former real estate agent Vicki Momberg. She was recently sentenced to a three … [Read more...] about How the law can help change racist minds in South Africa | The Conversation
Jail time for South African woman using racist slur sets new precedent | The Conversation
Jail time for South African woman using racist slur sets new precedent: South African court rules that racism is a criminal offence. ShutterstockA South African estate agent Vicky Momberg was caught on video verbally abusing a black policeman. She used the word ‘kaffirs’ repeatedly during her tirade against men who were trying to assist. The word is deeply offensive and … [Read more...] about Jail time for South African woman using racist slur sets new precedent | The Conversation
