June 2006
Since the end of apartheid, thousands of white South Africans have been forced into poverty. They blame the government's positive discrimination policies, which favour black employees.
Twelve years ago, Afrikaners like Betsie Dreyer lived a privileged and cocooned life. Now, many are dependent on charity handouts. "We are fighting all the time to survive." The government is determined to see the workforce appropriately reflect the population. It gives black people priority in employment, sets 'black quotas' for businesses and favours companies owned by black people. But critics accuse the government of neglecting its responsibility to white citizens. As union rep Kallie Kriel states: "It's ironic that a government that fought racial laws is now doing exactly the same thing."
Government once again showing its socialist nature. Just because decisions to make black people successful are popular, it doesn't always mean it is right.
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alexclaton VIP
Joined: 05 Mar 2006 Posts: 640 Location: Hell on earth
big woop , so the tables have turned... doesnt change the fact that government is run by assholes and should be abolished....
