I know you guys hate me for it but we actually cannot afford to have the ANC out of parliament. Everyone else is so right wing we will suffer not just economically.
When the Khoe wouldn’t work for the Dutch in the Cape, they were branded as “lazy” & slaves were brought from Asia & elsewhere in Africa. When the Zulu wouldn’t work for the British in Natal, indentured labourers were brought in from India. This is all important to know today.
This is what most Africans don't understand. Just because their countries haven't been invaded or involved, they don't understand how South African people feel. Why does the xenophobia stigma only fit when it's South Africa? The truth is, no other African country has been invaded by other Africans the way South Africa has been invaded. South Africans were so patient until everyone did as they pleased because the ANC has neglected the same people who voted for them. The reality is, South Africans are protecting their country because you are turning it into the countries you ran away from.
No other country in Africa hosts more African immigrants than South Africa, both documented and undocumented. Labeling South Africans as xenophobic while ignoring their real grievances is disingenuous.
We barely know our country’s history because those who control it died with the truth, killed those who could tell us and traumatised the survivors into silence. But yes, that lady is lying and that organisation is telling the truth.👍🏾
This “shortage of artisans” line is the excuse used to justify importing foreigners for jobs South Africans can do. Many artisans are sitting at home after finishing apprenticeships. I can create a form for them to register & share with govt. Stop portraying SAns as uneducated.