Majority of SA farmers are not racists – Mbalula
Pretoria – The majority of farmers in South Africa are not racist and should continue to do their work without fear, Police Minister Fikile Mbalula said on Wednesday.
"It is our programme of action, from the minister’s point of view, to ensure there is safety in rural areas and we protect our farmers," Mbalula said.
Mbalula was addressing the media at the South African Police Service (SAPS) head office in Pretoria, following a meeting with AgriSA to discuss the national rural safety programme.
Mbalula annouced that SAPS has partnered with AgriSA in an effort to end farm attacks in rural areas.
"There will be, from time to time, episodes that play themselves out in terms of racist attacks… but we must understand that the majority of our farmers are not racists.