I felt it necessary to make one more post in general about the current situation in South Africa before I embark on my weekly “political analyses.†The reasons will become clear with this post. I will also discuss the category under which these posts have been made with the administrators of the site as I fear that “humor†might deduct from the significance of these events. As result of Jonn’s comment on my previous post I am addressing two distinct camps as well as a few other issues.
The ANC politicians, mostly people that were in exile during the struggle, who should have remained in the host countries because they are not earnest in their efforts of governing South Africa. They have lost sight, the smell, the sound and the very nature of South Africa locked away in their palatial offices protected by an entourage of bodyguards and brown-nosed advisors. They all secretly know that this state of affairs can not last and are merrily filling up their bank accounts for the eventual and guaranteed axe that will fall. When forced into the public eye because of exposed corruption, incompetence and criminal activity they will, without fail, end up with both feet firmly in their mouths.
It is rather impressive to see how quickly some freedom fighters went from being just that and turned into wealthy businessmen and/or politicians. In this fast advancement they seem to have forgotten what it was they were fighting for. Even I have read The Freedom Charter which, just as a by the way is not a bad document at all, and I am just wondering what happened to those fundamental rights proclaimed in it.
The PC Liberals that supported these oafs during the struggle and now cling onto a dream that have been proven over and over that its just pie in the sky i.e. a free and just South Africa for all. Like communists the world over, who needed intensive counselling when the wall came down, these people tenaciously cling to old beliefs and causes because they have no other valid reason for existence. They merrily propagate anti-white sentiments because that is all they know and they do this with the full knowledge and understanding that it can lead to genocide. They secretly hope that they will be spared when the “night of the long knives†actually does take place. In my mind that amounts to premeditated murder on a full-blown scale.
I’m not pro-apartheid and my book is valid proof of this. I will also never retract what I’ve written but to have generation after generation account for the sins of the fathers because their heroes have no aims, goals, visions or objectives and have to resort to bashing any sane critic as to hide their shortcomings, borders on criminal insanity. I’m also not pro having the most beautiful country in the world being governed by greedy, ignorant and incompetent oafs. I can not sit back and do nothing because I am safe in Sweden when my family, friends and kind are being slaughtered by incompetence. In a democracy it’s every citizen’s right to be protected by law enforcement. Why then are the average South African denied this basic human right and everyone turns a blind eye to their predicament?
The rest of the World’s attitude remains “the more we ignore this embarrassment, the higher the possibility of it going away.†I have news for you. It won’t go away and you will be judged for your indifference. Let me once again quote Dante Alighieri for you “The hottest places in hell are reserved for those who in times of great moral crisis maintain their neutrality.â€
“But, how do we get involved?†you may ask. The answer is so simple that it might surprise some. The same way that sane people got rid of the monster called apartheid. By forming pressure groups, like the anti-apartheid movement, and forcing your politicians to take an official stance on corruption and incompetence. Trade sanctions and cutting off international aid might not be a bad idea as a start.
Cutting off Aid? No I’m not insane. Let me explain the realities on the ground. Solidarity movements and non-governmental organisations owe their livelihood, existence and continued employment of members based on your contributions. They have done a sterling job in the past and in most cases still do (and I’m not referring to organisations like the International Red Cross or World Food Aid Program here) but there are a few that don’t tell you the whole truth. The facts of the matter are that your well-meant contributions never get close to the intended target.
Let’s take contributions towards AIDS sufferers as one example. In South Africa, the ruling party, the ANC, made it government policy, soon after they came to power, that all non-governmental funding should be channelled through the government. Read that again as, as ludicrous as it might sound, it’s true. That means that the politicians, I’m so critical about, control where your contributions go. I would really like to hear of any other reason for this than the one I have in mind. It is also government policy not to supply anti-retroviral drugs to HIV positive people and AIDS sufferers. Pray tell then…why do you contribute? The people afflicted with this horrible disease will die, without dignity or care, in any event no matter how many millions you pump in out of the goodness of your hearts.
If you want to contribute to a worthwhile cause, try the Sexually Abused Children in South Africa. No politician can get their grubby paws on this one.
It is not surprising that some solidarity movements don’t tell you the truth because some still maintain that Robert Mugabe of Zimbabwe is a misunderstood saint. They have to, else they are without a cause and thus unemployed.  Â
Do not wait for yet another 3 million mortalities before you act. It is time to wipe the slate clean and not to see the ANC as the lesser of two evils that should be accommodated because there is no alternative. There is. It’s called true democracy with political accountability. This can be monitored and implemented by the rest of the civilised world if the leaders, as is now the case, are incapable of doing so. The same applies for defunct non-governmental organisations. Their cause is long dead in history and your donations keep them alive.
Gerrie Hugo is a South African living in Sweden who considers polka dot suspenders with a belt and matching clip-on bow-tie the height of fashion. Visit his Blog: http://gerthugo.blogspot.com/
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Follow-up comment rss or Leave a TrackbackThe situation in South Africa is following the same course as that in Zimbabwe – more subtle, not the bull in a China Shop methods of Mugabe – but also heading for a fall.
Hi Gerrie,
Your knowledge of South African current affairs is indeed impressive and very accurate. It would be interesting to know how long you have been out of South Africa. Also your willingness to do something about the plight of this beautiful country.
In addition to your latest comments on the blog there are some other things which are pertinent, i.e.;
What is becoming clear is that very few of the ANC politicians who now ride on the laurels of ‘freedom fighters’ actually did any freedom fighting at all and when they did, it was against innocent members of the public aka Robert McBride who bombed a pub full of civilians, killed a number of innocent people, males and females, and was made chief of police in KZN for his efforts. What the ANC actually did do was to languish in the liberal halls of Europe, the UK and the USA, amongst other places, playing the victims and sprouting anti-white propaganda and hate speech to justify their keep.
This has resulted in white South Africans having a terrible image overseas. It is inaccurate, unjustified and unfair and has resulted in much negative opinion and political actions against whites in this country. This situation can only be reversed if people overseas are shown the truth about the historical and current role of whites in South Africa. There is therefore a huge PR job which has to be done and that seems to be one of the things which you are doing on your blog. A lot more of that is required in other countries as well and, realistically, as to how that is to be done, we do not have all the answers right now. However, it is a point that might benefit through some discussion.
Those countries and politicians such s the UK and the USA, that have previously supported the ANC ‘struggle’ through sanctions, financial support, political and other means and, in fact, have brought about a change in government in South Africa, have to understand that they have to shoulder some of the responsibility of what is taking place in, amongst other things, Zimbabwe and South Africa. If 20 000 people per year are being murdered here, which is indeed the case, that is also on their heads and our small group here are indeed willing to make the leaders of these countries aware of their responsibility and ultimately take them to some international court if there is no action. All that one, ultimately, want from them is to do an honest, factual, investigation and assessment, through the eyes of those that are suffering the abuses, not government officials, of what is happening in South Africa right now, to understand where it is headed, and do something lasting about it e.g. how can it be right that the ANC government has since 1994, promulgated more than 50 different acts or amendment acts discriminating against white people, barring them from getting jobs, from getting contracts, from owning businesses, making it legal to occupy and steal the land of white people, excluding them from the much vaunted Constitution, which is supposed to protect the rights of all, etc. etc. etc. on the basis of the arguments that the minority group of less than half a million economically active whites present a threat to the rights, livelihood and land ownership of 55 million blacks who, as you rightly stated, are in power, and will be in power for many years due to their large numbers and unbridled breeding.
More later but for now, any suggestions or information pertaining to international bodies or courts where these issues can be addressed will be welcome.
Greetings, Jonn.
Hi Jonn,
Thanks for the comments. I really do appreciate it. I will get back to tomorrow with a proper response to the issues raised. I take care of my wife who suffers from MS and she needs my attention right now. Very briefly a few answers:
I arrived in Sweden in 2002 and since 2003 I have returned to South Africa twice. The last time was more than two years ago. I keep abreast of affairs in South Africa by means of the web as well as a circle of dear friends whose opinions I valued highly.
I mean business with my efforts and will do what it takes for the world to take notice and/or act. I have been accused by ex military types in South Africa of fuelling anti-white sentiments because I dared to write a brutally honest account of my life in the military. More of that later.
Best
Gerrie
Jonn,
Mail me contact particulars to gerriehugo_at_yahoo.co.uk. It is a mail box that I do not mind being spammed so I have no fear of putting it up here. I will then get back to you with a few suggestions.
I believe the root cause of the problem of the rest of the world’s opnion of white people in South Africa can be found in the following:
The typical knee-jerk reaction, to the current situation in SA, by some, enhances the “rock-spider,” racists views and opinions. I refer to websites like poes.co.za and writings by the “prophet” Dan Roodt to mention only two.
This is not the real image or facts to be found on the ground and covers a very small part of the whites in South Africa. However, with opnions like these, the world can hide behind the throw-away attitude of “see they are all unrepentant racists.”
These issues should be addressed by normal concerned South African before any progress can be expected internationally.
NOTE TO OTHER READERS: The “Boere” I refer to is not your average normal white South African but a small percentage of them.
I for one hang my head in shame because of websites and opinions like that.
Only when these warped opnions have been addressed can the real problems be tackled.
As for the acts and ammendments, I would like to be pointed towards the source as I believe there is material that can be used effectively.
I also need to menton that your figure of 20 000 murders per year is somewhat conservative. In 2005 the then chairman of the Lawyers for Human Rights in SA shared with me that the figures are closer to 29 000 per year.
Stay well until we communicate on another forum than this.
Gerrie
Gerrie Hugo, jy is ‘n poes.
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