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Zimbachild (June 25, 2008 at 10:41 pm)
Doesnt anyone wonder why the story of Africa never changes? It feels like Ground hog day for sure when I watch videos like this and read peoples comments? When will we learn that words like Democracy and governancy are too high up Maslows Hierachy of needs for us?? The first and most important step is to Attain the means of production!! Where is the government supposed to magically come up with the money to build people houses, sort out HIV, inform and empower people? Get your wealth back
redjack27 (June 24, 2008 at 3:44 pm)
you are missing the point, spectacularly. people did build their own houses but the government came and broke them down!
ladylittles (June 16, 2008 at 8:22 pm)
We suffer the same thing as S. Africans, the rest of Africa, and descendents of Africans here in the US such as myself. In America, apartheid has a different name but it is the same system. I'm not going to offer a solution because mine is too monumental a task to accomplish. So, until someone gets a clue and we all come together. Like you, I sewed much and reaped nothing. I am finished with this.
chrysos123 (June 16, 2008 at 8:08 am)
Whatever I offer will never be enough. It is quite obvious that the American instilled ANC government is the weakest link. The rest of the people in South africa Are slowly moving onwards towards a better society. Dear Mandela I DID NOT KNOW WHEN I VOTED IN 1994 THAT YOUR GOODWILL WILL VANISH WITH THE NEXT PESIDENT. PlEASE FEEL FREE TO NOT COMMENT IF YOU ARE AMERICAN AS YOU HAVE YOUR OWN PROBLEMS TO DEAL WITH.Thanks anyway for the HELP you have given us. What you sow you shall reap.
ladylittles (June 16, 2008 at 5:03 am)
So what do you offer? What will you do personally?
nothingbutdabest22 (June 8, 2008 at 4:32 am)
nope. black americans suffered too.after slavery ended we had nothing but the clothes on our back. we grew our own food,build our own houses by chopping down trees to make log cabins,we had to make our soap. nobody helped us. she is sitting there surrounded by trees complaining she has nothing. she could have been made her a house out of all that wood. stop depending on the government to help you.
redjack27 (May 12, 2008 at 4:37 pm)
This film gives a good feel for the movement. I was lucky enough to be able to visit Abahlali in late 2007. Clearly one of the most committed and important movements around. I've never encountered anything quite like that very gentle but very militant strength. Deeply inspiring in fact. Qina!
mexiheeb (May 3, 2008 at 10:14 pm)
See you on Pangea Day May 10th :)
chrysos123 (March 3, 2008 at 10:30 pm)
The sooner you realize the white man is not your biggest problem the sooner we can move to a more progressive society, but you choose to believe the lie that you are somehow free. Statistics show that for every skilled person that leaves SA, eight people loose their jobs. I believe in your cause for a better life but to black south africans I am a settler and a white devil. I hope all SAfricans realise soon whom their enemies and their friends are. Fight the good fight anyway!
chrysos123 (March 3, 2008 at 10:23 pm)
There is a law that states, You get teh government you vote for. I am deeply saddenned for these people and their plight. As a South African I also know that the ANC will NEVER let the masses be educated and have a high standard of living. You are being oppressed by your own GODS wake up and smell the reality of your democracy. the ANC find money to go overseas and eat the best food while our people are suffering. |
