South African politicians often use the term transformation in relation to the nature of the change that is needed in the political system and society in South Africa.
Although the word does not occur once in the constitution, it did not prevent the government enforcing a racially obsessed society.
Transformation has created a society in which heads are counted based on race and not on expertise or merit. Sport has become the next victim of the policy.
This narrow-minded race obsession will not lead to a better society. It will deteriorate our societies even further.
What is the best way to empower disadvantaged black South Africans?
The answer is not in disempowering minorities through the use of demographic representation, but rather by empowering people through proper sports facilities, education, job creation and efficient services.
In this the government has failed spectacularly.
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