Racism has reared its ugly head yet again. This time, on Christmas Day at a resort in the Free State. A video making the rounds on social media depicts white men attacking black teenage boys in Maselspoort. It is also alleged that the men tried to stop the teens from using the pool, that has been claimed to be for ‘whites only’.
Earlier this week, the Free State police announced that it was investigating an alleged racism-fuelled attack in the area. Police spokesperson Brigadier Motantsi Makhele said a case of common assault was being investigated including a case of attempted murder.
Tourism Minister Lindiwe Sisulu said she noted the incident with “utter disgust”.
Futhermore President Cyril Ramaphosa says racism has no place in South Africa and racists must expect harsh consequences in terms of the law. He also said, “as black and white South Africans, we should be united in condemning all manifestations of racism and attempts to explain or defend such crimes. Racism is not a problem to be fought by black South Africans only.”
Ramaphosa has welcomed the investigations into the matter and has called all citizens to stand up against racism.
🟥VIDEO🟥 Racist white old men fighting black kids in Maselspoort resort near Bloemfontein .
The Free State MEC for DESTEA, Makalo Mohale will be meeting with the management of Masselspoort to gather all the facts; and get in touch with the victims. pic.twitter.com/54Awbmcyra
— Central News (@fscentralnews) December 26, 2022
MEC Makalo Mohale then ordered the Masselspoort Management to evict the perpetrators and he stayed until the last perpetrator left. The bookings of the perpetrators were cancelled, and they left with their families.@Tumii_Frost@MYANC pic.twitter.com/El3qdLenuy
— Toko Masemola (@TokoMasemola) December 26, 2022
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