Our rainbow nation is filled with racists of every colour and creed. Racism still dominates South African society.
It seems the ghost of racism has come to haunt us, because never before have we seen such racial hatred in our country.
Racial hatred is a disease of the mind that is caused by ignorance. During a passionate plea to end racism, former AC Milan midfielder Kevin Boateng said: “There is no vaccine to fight it and no antibiotics to take. It’s a dangerous and infectious virus which is strengthened by indifference and inaction.”
The soccer player also compared the fight against racism with the battle against malaria.
Racism is evil and those who discriminate according to race are working with the devil.
Racists are lost and in need of salvation.
They are completely deceived by their own ignorance and blinded by their narrow views.
Their actions are inspired by a toxic belief system that breeds hatred.
Let it be clearly stated that acts of racism are practised by every racial group on the planet. We are all guilty of racism.
Farouk Araie, Joburg
