Why is there so much Xenophobia in SA to their neighboring countries is the rest of Africa not good enough?
440514
i think maybe it's a case of 'the oppressed ending up as oppressors', kinda like the theory that says that abused kids are more likely to become abusers as adults. still, SA tells us they're the rainbow nation so i don't get what's going on there. or maybe SA is not the problem at all and it's simply human nature no matter from where. that after too much abuse we humans naturally try to put abuse on others once we get some power. i dunno.
721661
It's a country that is trying to right some wrongs but that still struggles with the results of years of Aparthied, that being abject poverty and poor education leading to terrible crime. \n\nHowever, it seems to be an incredibly beautiful country, and I would love to live in parts of it, but my husband is a francophone African and has no interest living in English-speaking Africa.
871909
If you look for something bad you will find it... every country has racists... you will only have a miserable time if you go out there expecting to a victim of that.... my family moved to The Netherlands and I had the same fears that you have... my sister and I were the first and only black people in our neighborhood and school...  \n\nThe best thing you can do for yourself is learn the language... that way you can also appreciate the good things that are said to you.... at least that worked for us... try it!!\n\nWishing you the best!
770475
black people should not be in London or New York. They talk about repatriation is a must well why do they invade first rate nations then call them a problem. AFRICA for the africans and I firmly believe that. The only problem is blacks will talk about going to Africa but some how they never Leave. In my country of Tibet they are not welcome.
199770
Its not limited to a particular country or city.\n\nIts more to do with the level of frustration one has gone through... And hence they tend to reply rude to you. There have been situations where people have gone out of the way to help me when I was in South Africa, Russia etc. \n\nAt the same time there are situations where my neighbour has reacted as if everyone around him are untouchables!!\n\nSo its very very case-to-case basis. Im sure you will find many who will make you think "God still lives in many people"...\n\n.:Fishie:.
780080
well dont let that affect you.i dont.  me, i am south african, highly educated and yet apparently from a 3rd world country. when i look around at uk, london - a 1st world country, i see the young people, clueless, older closed minded folks with blinkers on, and i think, was i eager to come and see this. like you, i didnt fall short of anything back home, in fact my standard of living was 10 times better than london, in terms of space, parking, less tax etc. but i came here to travel, explore , and my skills were needed here... and better yet, a british company came to my country , to recruit me, i didnt even ask to come here, i just sat back and got brought.... so i suggest to those who think foreigners are idiots, just because their accent is different , to think again - cos english is not the universal language in the world.... and british and americans are the people most likely to only know one language, while us foreigners usually know at least 2 languages.
812686
It's a sad fact that many African countries that start off as democracies revert to tribalism. Zimbabwe is a extreme example but you'll find Mugabe has his defenders here on Answers. Most of these 'defenders' have of course never been to Zimbabwe and are just spouting someones  propaganda. I hope the RSA doesn't follow this path but of course corruption is rife throughout the country and this often leads to one party states which are the end of democracy.
33524
Well, it would be really helpful if our government would get off their pedastals and fight for human rights in Africa. An end to genocide would really help them along. And it isnt only one country that needs to go over there. We need every country in the world to fight for Africa. We need to pool the worlds resources and then pour them into Africa.
587074
Well did you now that South Africa had the second strongest economy in the world next to Japan, during 1968-1971? But then America realized that they were going to be a mighty world power, and started sanctions on this beautiful country. Not to save the black people from Apartheid, but they used Apartheid to convince other nation to provoke their cause. But as the Holy Roman Empire came to a fall...so would America. Any country that is based on war and deception shall hit rock hard bottom.
1074114
I find that there are good things about every culture and horrible things about them as well. People who can't find anything good in any other cultures are xenophobic dopes who need to do some traveling.
201225
The media has portrayed SA as a racist country over past 20 years, and I pretty much agree with that assessment.  Race is all that matters in sa
91226
There's no doubt Africa is in a bad way right now.  However, we must remember that most African countries are less than 50 years old.  Even the US was still having problems at that point.  Africa was more exploited by colonizers, and so it only makes sense there are more problems.  However, progress is being made.  Democracy is the way of rule in many countries, having progressed from dictatorships-- Ghana is a good example.  Botswana is doing well economically (comparatively).  Africa is moving forward, and that in itself is cause for hope.
1104692
South Africa is probably the only African nation that could manage to host the game successfully. \n\n- They have high literacy (86.4%)\n\n- They are follow primarily Christian religions and are tolerant of women's involvement in sport.\n\n- They have a developed infrastructure\n\n- Their GDP is over $533 billion, but they still suffer a 25% unemployment rate and 50% of the nation lives in poverty.\n\n- They have a coastal location so they can host water sports like sailing, but they have few lakes or rivers, and would likely require sunstaintial development so rowing and other water sports would be difficult. I know I wouldn't want to swim their coastal  waters (Triathalon,) as they're know for Great White sharks...
1165373
I traveled the world, many times and have spent much time in Africa, and have to say that Africans by far the most racist, bigoted people I have ever encountered, but you like to call it Tribalism" a cute way of referring to the fact that blacks in Africa hate each other more than anybody else, so since you have the most experience, who are we to argue with you.
978512
One more white South African who can't  cope with reality.\nStop whining and do something to level the enormous gap between the haves and have-nots, and you'll have done something worth while. But that would mean to help mostly black people, and YOU can't be expected to do that, can you?
649721
Hi Henk...!!!..\n\ni agree with you...as much as possible.....\n\nyour name sound so South African..??...are you from SA..??
190271
People actually love blacks and often try to mimic our style and culture.(Contrary to the other answer you received). Don't look anywhere in particular, just out your window and you will see what I mean. People perish for lack of knowledge, and thats what its all about. Lack of knowledge of other cultures. There are stereotypes of disease and sickness from Africa, which can be said of just about every other nation. Again, just be yourself and don't worry about trying to integrate.