The reasons why SA is sliding into anarchy

The present leadership should shoulder some blame for South Africa’s decay, writes AR Modak

Adding to the debate on violence and its root causes aired on a radio show, there are two prominent factors. The first is apartheid; the second, morality – or the lack thereof. Apartheid and its concomitant horrors was no doubt responsible for many criminal incidents.

A majority were hounded by police, creating a hate environment which produced counter-hate.

Its obverse, democracy – with restrictions on trade and global movement lifted – created multi-millionaires who saw the previously disadvantaged again caught short.

Lack of jobs and opportunities and a social divide that saw conditions worsen are factors that have led to this wave of criminality.

Of course, crime is not confined to the poor – white collar crime is also on the rise.

The question of morality and spirituality, with crime one of the commandments that is violated, is an added factor.

Church attendances, promiscuity, the unbanning of the many don’ts during the prohibitive years, freedoms that have been taken to the extreme – all have resulted in other criminal acts which have impacted on society.

The absence of patriotism by many who claim to carry the nationalist flag on their sleeves, is one of the causes for this slide into anarchy. In short, the present leadership should shoulder some blame for this decay. My solution to the perpetual strikes at Eskom: Eskom and the other employers should blacklist striking employees to ensure they are never employed again. Graham Benni McCarthy, you are a wise man living in Edinburgh where you will not be robbed at gunpoint like in South Africa where violence rules supreme. Frank Apartheid and legalised unions: the two greatest evils perpetrated on South Africans. Digby