De Hollandsche Molen, a beautiful South African resort, turned into a nightmare when a fight between two families sparked huge accusations of racism. Social media blew up, claiming it was a racial attack and the resort tried to hide it. Now, police are digging into what really happened, and many people are angry, calling for the resort to lose its license.
A 73second video of Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos scolding a player ignited a huge racism storm in South African football. People online shared the clip, saying a white coach was putting down a black player. This caused a big fight about race, gender, and class in the sport. SAFA worked hard to show the full video and defend their coach. In the end, the player’s mother and the team captain helped calm things down, showing the country’s complicated feelings about race.
Students at a Cape Town high school were involved in a disturbing mock auction that resembled scenes from slavery. The incident, filmed and circulated on social media, triggered investigations by school officials and widespread indignation. A spokesperson for the Western Cape Education Department confirmed that the students’ actions were not in line with the values and principles of the department or the school. The incident highlights the need for ongoing dialogues about racial equality, mutual respect, and education on the lasting effects of historical crimes such as slavery.
Propranolol, a medicine typically used to treat high blood pressure, could potentially diminish unconscious racial prejudices. This theory suggests racism might be a neurological aberration, a ‘brain bug,’ and could be medically addressed. While still in its infancy, this groundbreaking viewpoint on racial bias offers radical new insights in the fight against racism. However, it’s important to remember that societal efforts to address the basis of racism in cultural, educational, and systemic infrastructures are still necessary.
