Ndlozi’s good intentions undermine black people’s intelligence
The dust has finally settled after the Springboks’ trophy tour came to an end earlier last week. The euphoria around the ‘rainbow nation’ notion is also slowly starting to dissipate too and so is the false narrative around racial unity. The Springboks success was a much-needed reminder that South Africa is a great country with enormous problems around race and inequality. The moment after Cheslin Koble scored the second try in the final, South Africa’s name engraved on the Webb Ellis trophy, Siya Kolisi lifting the trophy are memories that will be replayed for generations to come. However, the Boks’ success continues to divide opinions across. Cartoonist Zapiro on EFF being Party Pooper: Photo: Zapiro, Twitter EFF’s spokesperson Mbuyiseni Ndlozi maintains that a momentous occasion such as winning a world cup should not be held to such high regard, because of diversity issues in the game and also the false narrative of racial unity. Granted, Ndlozi is raising valid poin