Civilization and respect for others are what South Africa urgently needs.
Too many people have lost their dignity and self-respect, and this is reflected in how they treat others. Among the younger generation, there is often little respect for elders or for institutions. Many believe they are wiser than the older generation simply because of their advanced learning forgetting that wisdom, discipline, and life experience carry far greater weight.
Fortunately, many young farmers still show deep respect for elder farmers. They were raised in homes where respect was taught, and they continue to value the experience of those who built the foundations of agriculture in South Africa.
The government should set the example by showing integrity, self-respect, and leadership. Without this, it is impossible to instill true respect, dignity, and civilization in the next generation.
We cannot claim to build dialogue in South Africa if one group still seeks to dominate others. Dialogue must include the whole of South Africa, with a clear vision of where the nation is heading and how every citizen will be part of that future. Corruption within the ANC and its followers has already destroyed much of what this country once stood for. If dialogue is to be real, it must include farmers—the men and women who feed the nation.
Racism and the constant blaming of the past will not take South Africa into a real, peaceful future. While history cannot and should not be forgotten, living in resentment only keeps the nation divided. True progress demands that we learn from the past without being trapped by it.
A peaceful and prosperous South Africa requires respect, accountability, and a shared vision for the future. Every citizen—regardless of race, culture, or background—has a role to play in building stability and opportunity. The more we focus on blame, the less we focus on solutions.
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It is time to move beyond divisions and commit to unity, honesty, and responsibility. Only then can South Africa step forward into the future it deserves.
If South Africa truly needs real dialogue, then perhaps it is time to exclude political parties and government officials from the process. Too often, their involvement turns dialogue into empty promises, power struggles, or self-serving agendas. Real dialogue cannot survive in such an environment.
Instead, it should be the people of South Africa—the taxpayers—who lead the way. They are the ones carrying the burden of keeping the country running. They are the ones directly affected by corruption, poor governance, and collapsing institutions.
A true national dialogue must rise above politics. It must be driven by ordinary South Africans who want dignity, respect, safety, and opportunity. Only then can we create a future where every voice is heard, and where decisions are made for the good of the nation rather than the benefit of a few.
Whatever comes out of the current dialogue in Pretoria over the weekend cannot be seen as the true voice of all South Africans. Too often, such gatherings represent only political parties, power structures, or selective interest groups—while the ordinary people, the taxpayers who carry the nation, are left unheard.
Real dialogue must go beyond closed-door meetings and political speeches. It must include farmers, workers, entrepreneurs, communities, and the youth who will inherit this country. Without their voices, any so-called agreement remains incomplete and unrepresentative.
For South Africa to move forward, dialogue must be inclusive, transparent, and rooted in the real struggles and hopes of its people. Anything less is not true democracy.
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We must ask ourselves
1. Why many live in poverty & a few in opulence?
2. Why a white child's prospects better than that of a black child?
3. Why are women paid less than men for the same job?
4. Why LGBTQ+ people still discriminated against?
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