THE ANC's CONDONATION OF RACIST HATESPEACH SONGS AND UTTERANCES MAKES IT AN ACCOMPLICE IN RACE BASED ATTACKS
The senseless Eugene Terreblanche murder once again puts the farm attacks in South Africa in the spotlight.
Farm attacks, especially in the North West Province have striking resemblances:
- Victims are mostly aged and vulnerable
- They are usually surprised by their attackers
- They are sometimes brutalized and tortured for hours
- The attackers are usually young, particularly brutal, cruel and vicious
- The SAPS`s immediate reaction is usually predictable in saying: "there is no political motive"
In the light of the above it is not strange that the perception exists that farm attacks are politically motivated and ever increasing.
This creates a sense of mistrust and polarization on the base of race amongst the farming community.
These farm attacks take place within a climate and culture created and promoted by irresponsible statements like those of NW Cosatu`s secretary Solly Phetoe, whom has repeatedly accused farmers of torturing and murdering farm workers. Contributing to this environment is the singing of racist inciting songs by the ANC Youth League Leader, Julius Malema.