He states that he has no ‘desire to return to apartheid’. However,in his previous letter he states the ‘tiny minority’ ‘handed’ over their ‘then superb, working infrastructure(paid for and manged by the minority) to the ANC.
The above words suggest that Mr Layzell is nostalgic about the past. It is indirectly implied by the words ‘superb’ and ‘working’ that apartheid was beneficial’. This contradicts his recent letter.
If it was not for apartheid, all empowerment measures would not be necessary. Layzell claims that ‘even Indians are disadvantaged by affirmative action’.
However, he fails to mention that most Indians lives have improved since 1994. Just take a look around and see that many wealthy Indians contribute positively to the economy and drive nice cars and live in the best areas.
Even P Govender, who resides in La Lucia, prefers to have the ANC in power. Layzell states that not even the Metro police will go to the townships.
However, the majority thanks to apartheid, lives in these areas. Layzell’s statement in fact corroborates my argument that there must be a redistribution of all wealth. Only such a redistribution will avert disaster.
As for letter-writer, Valerie William’s statement (‘People want issues resolved) that it ‘is extremely difficult to find work’ and ‘especially if you are white’ is a mere statement without any empirical proof does not carry much weight.
There can be no reconciliation without restitution.
Siya Mkhize
Avoca
