Dear sir
It is with interest that we learn of this mudslinging exercise via the media, As a representative of the Griqua community and of our ´ Volks President´ A . Le Fleur.
I would like to make the following comments.
As an aquaintance of both parties I can say that they both have the advancement of the Griqua people at heart.
Unfortunately, because our people have been oppressed and continue to be with the new dispensation, our people have resorted to hardline tactics to solve our problems.
Mr Gangerdine has been thanklessly busy for years trying to secure our land back from the oppressors, for which I believe he needs all the support we can muster. This does not make him a paramount chief nor does he percieve to be one.
On the other hand Mr Marais and his commitee are doing a great job trying to unite the griqua nation, unfortunately trying to break down people does not always create unity.
As for Mr Scott Balson , I can´t comment because we were not even invited to the books launch in Kranshoek.
I do have to agree that calling the book " children of the mist" is a tad obscure and could be seen as derogatory.
Once again this shows us that we must stand up and train our own youth to document our history and guard our intellectual property and publish these books ourselves, instead of lucrative book deals going to outsiders.
To Griqua readers, let it be known that there is a huge Griqua Volk revival campaign been initiated in all corners of our country, So please make contact with us so that we can direct you to your nearest point.
To the leaders in Kokstad, please refrain from publishing derogatory remarks about other Griquas via the media, this is not only degrading to the person but Also to the entire Griqua Nation.
Yours in Volklikheid
Wayne Abroue
HQ kranshoek
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