South African Facebook post sparks #RacistsMustFall outrage
Tuesday, January 05, 2016
On Facebook, Penny Sparrow used the word to describe New Year's revellers on Durban's beach because of the mess she said they made.
She was condemned by many on social media and the hashtag #RacistsMustFall was trending on Twitter.
While the political shift brings hope for change, it also places immense pressure on the new administration to deliver on its election promises in the face of serious economic challenges.On another level, newly appointed Finance Minister Ndaba Gaolathe’s grim assessment of the country’s finances adds urgency to the moment. The budget deficit, expected to be P8.7 billion, is now anticipated to be even higher due to underperforming diamond...