Affirmative action : a South African Perspective

If you google "affirmative action" there you will find such a varied difference of opinion on the definitions that you might as well see it as an argument within an argument against or for itself. It does not make sense. It is a racially based (or gender or religeous or whatever creteria you want to add) system no matter how you want to explain the reasons or thinking behind it. It devides more than it bring together - full stop !

In a country like South Africa where we have gone from a total separist society to one of the most progressive in the world in a very (VERY) short period of time and where the elimination of any form of discrimination is priority nr 1 this ugly system is having its innings and is deviding black and white in exactly that colour :  There are no greys - only black and white - literally and figuratively speaking

This quote sums it up perfectly :

"South Africa is the only country in the world where affirmative action is in the favour of the majority who has complete political control. The fact that the political majority requires affirmative action to protect them against a 9% minority group is testament to a complete failure on their part to build their own wealth making structures, such that their only solution is to take it from others."

Question :  Where on earth did the South African definition of  "Affirmative action" meaning  "employment in relation to the % of the population came from ? 
The actual phrase "affirmative action" was first used in President John F. Kennedy's 1961 Executive Order 10925 which requires federal contractors to "take affirmative action to ensure that applicants are employed, and that employees are treated during employment, without regard to their race, creed, color, or national origin

Afrikanerskap - Is ek of is ek nie ?

Blankes wat Afrikaans praat noem hulle self graag Afrikaners. Dis die eerste "Afrikanerskap" Kriteria.  Ek het geen probleem daarmee nie en in daardie konteks is ek ook 'n "Afrikaner".  Dan begin die mutasies van die definisie:  Politiek kruip in. Rassisme kruip in. Nou het jy 'n "regse Afrikaner" , 'n "boere Afrikaner" ens ens.
Kom ons praat 'n bietjie oor die verlede van die "trotse Afrikaners"  Niemand was nog ooit in hierdie land so volledig onderdruk soos die Afrikaner na die Tweede Vryheidsoorlog nie.
Ons voorouers wat die oorlog en die konsentrasiekampe oorleef het, het na die doodse leegheid van vernietigde plase teruggekeer - uitgehonger, hartseer en verpletter. Maar hulle het nie geroof en gemoor en gesteel nie. Hulle het met harde werk, deursettingsvermoë en swaarkry so presteer dat hulle weldra nie net hulleself nie, maar ook hulle huidige onderdukkers, goed kon versorg.

Kan jy hiermee identifiseer of kan jy identifiseer met die gesiglose "Afrikaners" wat daagliks in die koerante se kommentaar kolomme smerige, neerhalende rassistiese opmerkings maak asof dit enigiets gaan doen aan die uitdagings wat ons in die gesig staar? Diegene wat oenskynlik "oplossings" het wat hulle gladnie weet hoe om te implimenteer nie.

Ek was nou maar net vanoggend lus vir so 'n bietjie keelskoonmaak nadat ek weer so 'n sinnelose rassistiese idiotiese ( byvoeglike naamwoorde kan 'n bladsy vol maak)kommentare na een van Beeld se berigte gelees het.  Lees net 'n bietjie van hierdie kommentare as jy die gees van "Rusbank gesiglose Afrikaners" wil waarneem.

Hierna verwys ek na myself as 'n Suid Afrikaner - Punt !

The politics of politics

We are two days away from major voting.  This morning somehow some debate on the political issue crept up on me via facebook.  Now I still say that facebook is not a place for politics or religion and a few other arguments should be kept out of it.  This said I found some of the arguments very interesting. 
There were black voters that still feel that the Whites are the enemy.  There are those that feel they will follow the ANC blindly.  Then there are feelings that all parties have skeletons and the brotherly thing is abundant in all of them.  This is also one of my opinions, just for the record.
I will be voting for the DA.  Not because I hate the ANC.  I think they are doing a great job. Sometimes and not enough times. They are a colour conscious party.  If you differ from me prove me wrong. I am only interested in your opinion if you can prove me wrong. I am a 63 year old White male and frankly my dear I full blue all for BEE.  We will in spite of BEE do our thing, survive and grow.
Another concern is the ANC (and of course the country) President, the hon Mr Zuma.  His lifestyle does not
give me any confidence.  His beliefs is beyond belief and foolishness.  (See the definition of fool before you critisize what I am saying).  
Then in some of these arguments there are very wise words written by blacks.  I am not going to quote them. I am just saying that it confirms my belief that we are a great country in spite of some fools around us.
Fools called Julius and Steve. Need I say more ?  I am a South African , will always be one and will be here to the end. I have committed myself to make a difference.  I have started a business at 63 that will uplift, train and educate some of the vast majority that did not have the opportunity in the past. I am not seeking help from government, I am seeking it from the rightminded citizens of this country.

Why am I voting DA?  They are the least of 2 evils.  The other small groups cannot even be considered , they are the worst of the evils.  Just opportunists trying to feed on the crumbs.

The opinions here are mine - this is my blog and my feelings.  If you do not like it write your own.

Attributes of the Youx

In our search for the illusive Youx I though it imminent to give a few pointers as to what attributes you will find in the animal should you be so fortunate as to come accross one.

In the presence of the animal you will feel totally comfortable due to its friendly nature and the obvious liking towards you. It will do everything in its power to serve you and to give you confidence in it.  You will immediately be impressed with its knowledge of how it is able to serve you. It impresses you with its loyalty towards you and the understanding it shows of what you require of it. You will get the feeling that it will respond to your precise requirements and that you can call on it at any time should you want to follow up on the encounter.

Looking back on the past few articles on the Youx one  can start to understand why it is so difficult to find it.
And then again it is not so difficult as most of the attributes can be compared to humans when having to serve
one another in certain circumstances.

The next article will reveal why it is so rare and what it can be compared to.

The Youx's ongoing saga

Following my previous post on this blog here is the continuance of the saga of the Youx, the most elusive animal in the world!

Right through this week I have searched for the Youx.  I cannot believe that it is nowhere to be found. I searched for it at the local grocer , the Tyre shop, the bank, the local fish restaurant , the local municipality, the petrol station and quite a few other businesses.  You see it is rumored that the Youx could be hiding in such places.  It is said that it could be found where there is interaction between people.    Maybe, just maybe it could be found at a local school or even the church.  The church ?  Not much interaction there is there?

Well the hunt continues.  In the next edition I will start describing the looks and attributes of the Youx and maybe some of my readers can help me look for it ?

The hunt for the YOUX

The YOUX (spelled Ucs) is an animal. It is out there (like the truth )but is so elusive that if you were able to catch it the world will beat a path to your door do see it. It will give people such a delight to actually have seen and touched it. No one before you have been able to catch it. Some has caught a glimps of it whilst others might have thought they have seen it and then just to find out it was never what they thought it was. Is it at all possible to really get hold of this animal and foster it to your heart and give other people delight in it ? It is so rare that even being able to see part of its true colours is to give delight as if you actually have found heaven on earth. Your whole being will tingle with an inner joy you never thought was possible from any one experience.

There is a theory that although nearly extinct there are actually some of them still alive in the wild but someone having caught one and tamed it is has not been recorded yet.

I have set myself the task of hunting one down and catching and rearing it to enable people to delight in the qualities of this rare beast.

As I go about trying to find and catch the elusive YOUX I will keep you guys and gals posted. This is going to be very exiting and you do not want to miss this for anything !

Matric rewrite : Options

We have successfully sourced scholarships for deserving students wanting to study for a specific skill.
This is an option if you do not have the funding to rewrite your matric subjects !
We are looking to fund students who are interested in the Hospitality trades and Tourism.  Other skills courses available are the Beauty industry:  Nails, Hair , Massaging etc etc.  New skills courses are added on a daily basis.


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