It gives concrete expression to the sentiment we share as Africans and will defend to the death, that the people shall govern. Today, as we sit in this House, Madam Speaker, we speak guided by the wisdom of men and women who taught us that racism is an evil monster that we should fight at all costs, together as South Africans. South Africa made a grand entrance into the international arena and was received warmly by the world of nations. We began the task of rebuilding this wonderful land, to make it one in which all inhabitants would be happy and proud. However in doing so we still have to grapple with the reality of the legacy of our past.
White supremacy implies black inferiority.
Legislation designed to preserve white supremacy entrenches this notion. Menial tasks in South Africa are invariably performed by Africans. When anything has to be carried or cleaned, the white man will look around for an African to do it for him, whether the African is employed by him or not. Because of this sort of attitude, whites tend to regard Africans as a separate breed. Madam Speaker, I believe that some of these manifestations of racism he spoke about exist today as they did in 1964 and in 1994.