We all can do it together
The small towns that scatter South Africa in general, and the South Coast in particular, are increasingly providing empirical evidence that the ‘previously advantaged’ can get along with the ‘previously disadvantaged’ if the will is there. Several examples are in our pages today – predominantly white communities seeking to work together with predominantly black authorities to make a success out of a problem. It’s often below the radar and not overt, but it could be the solution to our unique situation. Chastising the authorities for their perceived incompetence and lack of experience is not bringing results in most cases so let’s try to help them along, particularly in the predominantly white areas which are not high on their priority lists. While criticism can and should not be avoided, let’s rather do it while lending a hand rather than from the armchair. The Fever will always support any efforts to improve the lot of the community, especially if it comes from a unanimously committed community.
The World Cup balance sheet
As we reach the half way mark of the World Cup, it is becoming possible and stylish to examine and comment on if and how South Africa is benefiting from this once in a lifetime opportunity. Leaving comment on the soccer to those best qualified to do so, many people are focusing on what is happening off the pitch, including to the economy.
Let them swim?
A letter in our pages today and a number of phone calls to our offices during the week highlight an additional aspect to repairing the Kelso bridge, the abandoned pedestrians. Practically all the discussions on the bridge and the effect it has on the community have been from the point of view of vehicle owners.
READING our lead stories and letters pages this week emphasises the fact that many areas are being riven by rising levels of conflict between previously brotherly people and parties.
The people of Dukuduku forest have won the battle to remain on their land. It is a sacrifice government has had to make after 12 years of trying to evict them, as government thought they would threaten the iSamgaliso Wetland Park world heritage status.
