Reflecting on the Renaldo Gouws controversy

[@leigh-ann7869]

Please help us in the fight for “Justice for Renaldo Gouws”. The SAHRC is taking him to court for a video he made about Julius Malema singing the “Kill the Boer” song in 2010. Most of the media also has not reported on this video accurately. You can help by donating towards his legal costs in the Equality Court case here into his legal council Trust Account. A Griebenow Inc t/a Griebenow Attorneys ABSA Trust Account Branch Code: 632005 Account Number: 4051893559 [IMPORTANT] Reference: Renaldo Gouws Thank You - #JusticeForGouws

[@Raul-yj7fr]

He is a total racist this account asking for donations to help a racist get out of jail is evil

[@emperorcrespo2670]

Not a chance...Him and Malema are the same Whatsapp group.

[@Mantaray911]

Is the DA and Helen Zille donating towards this case?

[@georgedk1296]

He is way to big for his boots. Kick him out, the sooner the better.

[@dewalddewet759]

@@Mantaray911 I surely hope so. This does not look good at all, but looking at that video in its totality, within the context, he should not be kicked under the bus.

[@psylentrage]

Ironically, them persecuting him over this, proves his entire point right🤷‍♂️🙃

[@avomansouthafrica]

CORRECT...

[@psylentrage]

@Psalms_31 R3ally should change your name. Talking about karma, and not GRACE. "He that without sin" and all that, ring a bell?

[@hendrikperkins8741]

@Psalms_31 BullCRAP

[@Anthoni09845]

@@psylentrage let me guess... you go to your AGS church and pray for the downfall of Africans right?

[@Frank_inSA]

​@Psalms_31who would be killed for saying "politically incorrect things" by whom? Where? I call this bollocks. You're sure you're not repeating mis- or disinformation, or - god beware - conspiracy theories? 😂

[@Yvdberg]

The problem isn't race, it is stupidity, stupidity is not a race, but people. Let the DA's true colours shine, if they are on the right side, Renaldo will remain in his position.

[@WHKCCP]

Their true colour has been out to see all along. Gouws is doomed. Meng met semels dan vreet die varke jou

[@M3l_0N666]

​@Psalms_31You sound like me when i was a young self rightuous punk.

[@M3l_0N666]

Your damn right. Why do we have to walk on eggshells all the time to spare the feelings of entitled victims. We take our strength back showing how little fks we have to give at the tantrums of arrogant children.

[@M3l_0N666]

@Psalms_31 Oh i do. More than you realize. Enough that my existenxe insults people of all walks of life. And that is fine with me.

[@stoicwarrior346]

One 100%, there is a link between low mental ability and prejudicial thinking. As long as they put low IQ's in parliament we are doomed. Racism exists every day against minority groups because of policies that favours one group over another. DA will make an example of him as proof of their commitment to stamp out racism whist other parties will never condemn the same behaviour in their camp. One would have to be stupid not to see this whole system is captured by tyrants.

[@CharmaineSmith-s7g]

Brilliant Ernst you are so right. Infuriating debacle ...

[@GerhardBothaWFF]

I think he should sue IOL for defamation.

[@Yvdberg]

100%

[@wernerkruger2282]

There is a fund for anyone wanting to supporting him in the legal matters on this

[@Anthoni09845]

@@wernerkruger2282 phack that. Gouws did the crime, he must do the time.

[@0761Siban]

You want to impoverish Renaldo. Where will he get the money to pay the legal costs of two senior counsel Adv. Dali Mpofu and Adv. Ngxukaitobi😂

[@AnthonyFlanigan-sa]

Backabuddy - there is a campaign

[@altabryden6359]

The poison arrow that targeted an innocent man should be exposed. For once I wish the DA would stand up against this. I voted for them thinking they have changed. They threw the teacher under the bus and I was hoping they had learnt their lesson. Renaldo is by no means a racist, but there are enemies that wanted him out. Best wishes Renaldo.

[@Michael-hm8cs]

And now they are gunning for Ian Cameron having scented blood in the water. The DA failed their very first test in this coalition

[@jw841]

They are the ANC Lite. Have been for along time. They will keep same policies to the ANC because they need to appeal to the majorty. They will manage things a bit better than the ANC but ultimately things won't change much.

[@colinthomas8677]

Why aren't these black racists being cancelled like renaldo? Double standards in main stream media and the authorities. Sad that the woke liberals and racists only post what suits their agenda. Ernst is eloquent and sensible in his summation of the situation, hope Renaldo gets through this quite obvious use of double standards?🙏

[@tam1641]

Can you name one ?

[@dewalddewet759]

@@tam1641 Shivambo. Do you want more?

[@MidnightTheOne]

Same reason nobody was prosecuted for apartheid.

[@dewalddewet759]

@@MidnightTheOne So racism then?

[@dewalddewet759]

@@MidnightTheOne So racism then?

[@Annie-ZA]

What's sauce for the Goose, is sauce for the Gander! There shouldn't be any discrimination in the judgement of an identical crime! PERIOD!

[@tshiamooriel5113]

you really think its identical? white south africans on the internet never cease to amazing me. If sauce, karma, what you looking for, you are advocating for 100 years of apartheid against whites.

[@Ash0010]

Welcome to South Africa! This is why I tell people my country of birth is a beautiful, but horrible place to LIVE! Just love how people try to cover it up and even the national teams like the Springboks, try to make things look better. It won't get better if this type of thing continues!

[@Ash0010]

@Psalms_31 Too bad you can't read between the lines. I do not have the time or see the point of even attempting to simplify what I meant.

[@tshiamooriel5113]

@@Ash0010 that type of thing will continue as long as the other types of things continue. hope you can read between the lines.

[@Ash0010]

@@tshiamooriel5113 clever statement 👍

[@kumrajptau6574]

I think what is happening is just proving his point, sadly in the unfair South Africa he will suffer for this truth.

[@elnino530]

@Psalms_31 That racism is treated unfairly based on your skin color, did you even watch the video?

[@M3l_0N666]

​​@Psalms_31Pretty explanitory, no need to get snappy.

[@zcm7321]

Dear Lord, when will South Africa heal?

[@scrunchy7528]

There are professional victims who never want to heal and wont allow healing for anyone else

[@avomansouthafrica]

With 30 years of ANC ruling...very difficult.

[@0761Siban]

It wont end thanks to hypocritical organisations such as Afriforum.

[@gbone7581]

Never

[@dewalddewet759]

@Psalms_31 Oh my golly good gosh. You are one of those hey? Wink wink.

[@flipster7285]

Priscilla Jana, SAHRC commissionar, admitted to the media that there are different measures used by the SAHRC when judging hate speech and racism incidents based on their race. An institution meant to protect our rights and be fair and equal admitted to being biased. How can that be allowed? How can we be equal if the SAHRC applues different filters, based on race?

[@AlbertSmook-tu9cu]

Die DA kon die hele episode van Ronaldo in perspektief gestel het soos jy so pas gedoen het. Die DA behoort nou te sê wat hulle gaan doen met al die ander uiters rassistiese uitlatings van Malema en nog baie ander.

[@Cent51]

They can't actaully, renaldo is a chop of cl own in his echo chamber.. They can not defend him or even try justifying it at this moment in time, he got to take the lumps and bumps that coming for him.. He made enemy's and they coming for him.. Yes he can sue a lot of people for this past weeks.. And just hope the captured courts do not play politics..

[@janvanaardt3773]

Dit is Skokkend wat Malema en sommige ander swartes se

[@janvanaardt3773]

Dubbele standaarde

[@danogunner]

The timing of the reemergence of this story is convenient… the story had already been circulated. It’s as though the video clip was used to weaken the opposition party’s (especially DA’s) cabinet negotiation

[@neviozivkovic4545]

Thank you Ernst for painting the whole picture. Renaldo deserves recognition for his true values. I wasn't aware of all the facts.

[@lindylambis4828]

Double standards Deluxe! I as tax payer then takes offence as to having to contribute to Andile salary in Parliament as he is a blatant racist!

[@letsfaceit9187]

Saying that Africans can be racist is like saying a victim of rape can victimise others. While that may be true , it may also be indecent or insensitive to make this point in the presence of a traumatised rape victim that’s still healing.

[@lindylambis4828]

@@letsfaceit9187Grow broad shoulders like the rest of us. Sick of crybabies.

[@letsfaceit9187]

@@lindylambis4828 you people are hateful.

[@lindylambis4828]

@@letsfaceit9187learning from YOU!!! 👎

[@letsfaceit9187]

@@lindylambis4828 how am I being hateful when I am trying to show you , very politely , how black people see this issue ?

[@michellehayden7929]

Well said, Ernst! 👏👏👏 Spot on! 👍👍👌

[@heathermoller5351]

Renaldo has worked hard, diligently and consistently at politics for years and I always admired his passion and dedication for his wider community and his country SA ! Definitely a warrior not a wimp ! Thank you Ernst Roets for your gravitas ! Excellent post !

[@lloydndhlovu7985]

Worked hard by saying the N-word and the K-word?? 😭😭😂. He's what he is. A racist. He must face the music.

[@peterkgobe3407]

His country is Europe and his community is there

[@kingmufasa8929]

There are double standards, I know people can get emotional. I remember Penny Sparrow went to jail for calling people monkeys or something on a Durban beach video, but a week later a black lady did the same with her racial slurs, but nothing happened.

[@Tee-e4i]

Well, Penny Sparrow's race has quite the history: mistaking people for baboons and killing them, or urinating on people in not one, but two recent university events. Let's not forget another charming incident where one of Penny Sparrow's folks killed a black person and fed the body to a lion. Can you point me to a single incident where the blood of your own has been spilled in the name of a racial slur? Seriously, do you even grasp what the hell you're talking about when it comes to racism, or point me to an event where we've ever remove any of your genitalia in front of your females, rape even using toddlers to lure crocodiles. Do you even understand what racism really is ?

[@Anthoni09845]

Renaldo Gouws crucified Penny Sparrow. Rules for thee but not for me.

[@GlenFarmer-c6i]

Black superiority is Real!!!

[@Tee-e4i]

@@GlenFarmer-c6i says people who still pee on people’s laptops and calls them with k word denialism to yall is getting to cancer levels.

[@riaan2540]

@Psalms_31Yes Dudu

[@taaniadyzel9756]

If these 'politicians' in SA did not have double standards, they would have no standards at all.

[@boomshlang]

Feite

[@neilmattheus1769]

Amazing. At last. An intelligent, logical and informed summary of this entire fiasco, and the absurd charges and accusations being heaped on Renaldo Gouws. Well done Ernst Roets for this podcast. Hopefully sanity can prevail and this unfortunate saga can be closed out. Brilliant podcast. Renaldo is not a Racist. He has never been a racist. All charges and suspensions must be dropped, and he must be reinstated as a MP for the DA. He will be an outstanding MP.

[@SgtScud]

The media will never look at facts and truths.... It's all about feelings

[@markriordan9010]

I think the "other side" had better tread very warily now...there must be tons of stuff we can throw out there, by Black leaders, "influencers", politicians etc. Doesn't matter how far back it goes....and also maybe just edit the media....let's play the game on the same field. The difference will be that Renaldo issued a very sincere and lengthy apology....how about Julius and Andile Mngxitama issuing apologies.....hard to imagine !

[@siven283]

Smart analysis

[@matthewvanrensburg3824]

May I ask why folks ignoring the true detail of the full 6 minute video, choosing to instead focus on the out of context 15 second clip?

[@GerhardBothaWFF]

Attention span…. and political correctness…

[@matthewvanrensburg3824]

@@GerhardBothaWFF Agenda, narrative, political points, manipulation of the emotionally sensitive masses, lists goes on and on I guess.

[@dewalddewet759]

Because they are racists.

[@GlenFarmer-c6i]

It's impossible to live happily among blacks.. here in Russia they make up 0,02%.. here's 137 ethnicities 92%+ white(69% slavic), the rest Asian tribes!!! No race, ethnically problems... Because here's a massive lack of a certain race!!! Look at the US same as SA, UK turning into the same mess thanks to open borders that got their numbers up!!! Both China and Russia has very strick migration laws and zero illegal migrant policies, They get deported even imprisoned... SA will never get non racial It's just a pipe dream it will get worse for whites instead, in USA it's a huge country many states, whites move away from big urban cities with big black populations it's called white flight, even Asians are fleeing with them, look at Detroit, once the black population got to 30% everything changes and your a R if you don't like it

[@Nick-po8sf]

It's still inappropriate. He lowered himself to EFFs standard. He didn't need to make the point like that. It's a very divisive video that further reinforced the image of the DA being a white party.

[@AlbertSmook-tu9cu]

Goeie analise Ernst.

[@iamgeoffandthisismystory]

This, in my opinion, is why the state of South Africa does not improve. Constant backstabbing and "cheap shots" to gain power or fame and nothing to do with progress. This video is the most informative that I have watched so far on this debacle. Thank you Ernst🤝🏼

[@melz7038]

I agree. This is the conclusion I immediately had after watching the video when the debacle started.

[@kooskoekemoer]

On one of Trevor Noah's earlier stand-up show's in S.A, he used the K-word at least 30 times in one of his jokes, he was never taken out of context or even condemned by anyone.

[@roybotha8356]

You guys and those able to should take IOL and MSM to court for their blatant attempt to miss-lead here.... MSM has to be made an example of for goodness sake or they will simply moor on in this way

[@johnvaneeden1455]

Misinformation de luxe

[@pierrefourie5753]

Thank you for this. Many people owe him a apology. I hope he sue some for calling him a racist.

[@dgraham1949]

BLF is a 1st degree RACIST!!!! He does not deserve to be a MP. Judge (previously Western Cape Judge president) another person who does not deserve being an MP. What has become of our standards in appointing MP's ?

[@qwerty71216]

Don't worry the DA will stand behind him like he stood for them all these years...or will they ???

[@thenyloncurtain]

I hope NOT 😌

[@Yvdberg]

True test of time, indeed.

[@scrunchy7528]

​@@thenyloncurtainbecause you dont believe that people can change.. So expect more of the same... Infact the cancelculture craze will breed more resentment and the cycle will never stop

[@danievandermerwe1157]

WE STAND WITH RENALDO GOUWS , HE WORKED HARD TO BE WHERE HE IS TODAY . PEOPLE ARE JEALOUS OF HIM.

[@traceymartin5712]

Agree 💯

[@NerinaRSA]

He should sue IOL

[@petroshingalana8556]

He was only showing them! How does it feels!! And how does it sound!!

[@gerhardwillemse4043]

Please give us a legal definition of racism, I searched for such a definition but could not find one.

[@JokingAtheist]

Whilst I think it is a good thing that the DA show they are a responsible party who take action, I feel that this whole issue is blown way out of proportion and some measure of rational must prevail. Allow me to explain, Let's look at the history of the Renaldo Gouws channel, there was a time under "RenGouws", videos were made with a major leniency towards anger and emotional reaction. Now let us look at that period in context of his life experience at that time, he was at varsity "A Highley charged political environment especially at that time". A time where media was heavily influenced by social activities online. Which turned out was completely "unnatural" as it was bought and paid for by the Dispensation of that time, fully in the throes of state capture. He was a youngster who had not yet learnt to hold sway to his emotions as of yet, at least he had far more youthful Bravado for his own good. Now look to where his channel is now, firstly he has rebranded the channel to "Renaldo Gouws" and reshaped his image to a far more mature rational thinker. Which is to be expected as time does with us all. It has been years since he has had outrageous outlooks and outbursts at least to the best of our knowledge, Hence the Nay sayers have had to dig very deep (16 years and even further back into his past to find Dirt). Does anyone ask why that is? Now I for one have watched these alleged hate videos. All of which is not what they say it is. Yes, it was unfiltered and harsh names that is considered "Highley" taboo were used but was he actually calling them that. Or was he simply responding to perceived hypocrisy held within SAfrican Society. Harsh words Like the K and N words were used as an expression of his anger knowing full well that those words hurt. Let us face it, we all (in our youthful Vigor of emotional turmoil) have used nasty hateful words in anger. As a tool to inflict maximum pain born directly from our own Suffering and emotional charge. When we are young, we easily hate without recognising the consequences that hate bares. I doubt there is no man alive today who is not to fault for the exact same thing. Yet as we grow older, we have learnt to rationalise better and find comfort in reason with a far less emotional response that is now blanketed in wisdom. We also have had more years to introspect our positions and change our own minds. Which is what I suspect is the exact case of Renaldo Gouws. The man simply has changed and thus you would be hard pressed to find dirt on the man that smacks of the present. Whilst this is not to serve as a whitewash of his past but rather a highlighting of his future. To me it is clear he is at least to the best of my knowledge heading in the right direction of unity and equality that shares space with a Highley diversified society. Perhaps SAfrica needs to practise what it preaches, build a better future for all. That does include people who have made mistakes and at the very least People who have the potential to atone for their sins in the good deeds of their future. Can we not have hope that Change is possible. Change is hard to achieve and sometimes hard requires sacrifice of pride, on both sides, both victim and perpetrator.

[@rosesham3442]

History of the K word = Arabic not Dutch or any other European language.

[@angelabaxter6298]

Don't use it

[@thinadlamini4671]

Black people in this country are lazy to do research on the original meaning of the K word.

[@Michael-hm8cs]

@@angelabaxter6298 why not?....it just means "unbeliever"

[@user-rh2im2zm9j]

​@@angelabaxter6298We wil do what we want thanx 🤡

[@Oatmeal_Mann]

It has an Arabic origin, but it has a different meaning in Portuguese, Dutch, Afrikaans and in English than it does in Arabic. It doesn't mean "non-believer; atheist" and meanings change.

[@grahamleigh8398]

For the sole reason of political back biting they should known how this would go. DA should have seen this coming. Apology is not going to make it better. Unfortunate circumstances. Stay strong.

[@gertfurstenburg4166]

DID MALEMA EVER ASK FORGIVENESS AND ADMITTED TO HIS RACIAL AND FLAMMETORY STATEMENTS HE HAS MADE OVER THE YEARS.. JUST ASKING . ACORDING TO MY KNOWLEDGE HE HASN'T.I KNOW THAT HE HAD TO APEAR IN COURT FOR THAT A FEW TIMES BUT I HAVE NEVER HEARD HIM ISSUING A PUBLIC APOLOGY. HOW CAN WE ALLOW SUCH DOUBLE STANDARDS FOR THE SAME MIS CONDUCT OR ARE SOME PEOPLE ABOVE THE LAWS OF THIS COUNTRY'S CONSTITUTION WICH THEY CLAIM TO UPHOLD NO MATTER WHAT

[@peterkgobe3407]

Did white people apologies for killing black people?,

[@Momento_morii]

Alot of comments here are so revealing of the indifference people have of the past, and the enormous gap in society. Its incredible.

[@clinthufkie3242]

Lesson? Influencers shouldn't become politicians.

[@casualSimRacer3312]

accurate💯

[@boomshlang]

Amen.

[@fritzcarstens3962]

Glad to hear someone analyse this sensibly I made a comment on TikTok when this all started. Have had some "but in" I was just playing tit for Tat with one particular person who immediately called me a racist for my remark and I decided to reciprocate Anyway this person firmly believes racism is a white only thing and I cannot call him a racist as a person of his ethnicity cannot be racist

[@dragonslayer125]

Great clip .... Thanks - very enlightening.

[@maseratifittipaldi]

This Mxtwkplgrxm guy must be charged and prosecuted. Renaldo as well. Both in the same court. Let us see what confidence we can have in our judicial system.

[@veronicakarstel9126]

Afriforum please charge this idiot from MK

[@gbone7581]

You know the answer to that question already!

[@delialubke6610]

We need our own Western Cape country a country with morals standards rule of law...without the ANC, EFF, MK and the rest.

[@bluecouchpodcast24]

Go get it in Europe

[@mpilompanza9101]

Yes. But it depends on your position of power look at Julius Malema for instance he keeps on going in and out of courtrooms for racist chants so there us equal condemnation since this is South Africa and certain people are more equal than others.

[@hendriklerou4902]

I totally agree, they are proving what he said to be true. Only the blind can not see this

[@robbiemair8506]

It speaks to the gullability of the people!!! Thanks Ersnt!!!

[@GlenFarmer-c6i]

Maybe this Rainbow nonsense will never work in SA, Why did we adopt UK political system? The Russian one seems to be way more fitting for SA... Where they have ethnic Republics with autonomies who runs their own affairs, but under a federal government system.. Russia has 137 ethnicities with their own languages, They have no tribal problems!!! Racially 92% + are white tribes (69% Slavic)with the rest Asian tribes.. 75% is regional with no ethnic Republics... They also elect their own President (Putin don't belong to any political party).. This is a way better system then the current one!!! We have.. devide the provinces into States, let the ethnic homelands become Republics under a federal government and Allow Orania to do their thing (more authonomy)..

[@planetfocus911]

This is nauseating. The very fibre of this nation is one of discrimination and devision. No political dispensation will create a structure of peaceful co-existance amongst people that have been deprived of the basics that good governance should ensure- now entitled and hateful towards others of different cultural backgrounds. We are indeed a sad lot - living in a most beautiful country.

[@SS-xt4kh]

He must go defend himself in court like Julius did when he was charged for singing the song that renaldo claims to have been responding to...

[@darkskye5561]

It will be a kangaroo court and he'll be found guilty by our incompetent corrupt and racist judicial system

[@edmundbasson8497]

Konteks en Persepsie - Renaldo Ek is en was nog nooit n besonderse aan hanger of liberaal en in geen mate be invloedbaar deer jou Opinie maar hier het Ek jou rug my ou maat! Ek is van meening dat jy Baie moontlik oor die jare besef het jy is Meer Konserwatief as n Amandla Blou Hempie en moet nie nou n tree terug staan.

[@planetfocus911]

Wil nie onnodige kommentaar lewer nie, maar waar op aarde het die Afrikaans-sprekendes leer spel?

[@Professor_Stark]

It already tells me all I need to know when people endorse and defend very loud and clear racist remarks! His remarks are especially concerning, skirting the periphery of potentially prosecutable hate speech under South Africa's Prevention and Combating of Hate Crimes and Hate Speech Act (Act 16 of 2023). The Act emphasizes the severity of the speech itself, regardless of the original context. While intent can be a factor in some cases, his language is so egregious that it likely qualifies as malicious incitement of hatred against a racial group. This type of speech, even from the past and regardless of platform (including online content), can have serious legal consequences in South Africa. Hopefully, this serves as a stark reminder of the enduring harm caused by such rhetoric. If his videos were recorded after the Act was passed, it would be appropriately applicable.

[@tsholomoloto7788]

This is unfair and ridiculous! They cannot do this to Gouws while while he meant no harm. What happened to Julius? Why are they digging this that happened millions ago while 5 years ago Julius said kill the boer and nothing happened to him? They must leave the poor man alone. He was a child at that time.

[@vivianoosthuizen8990]

Seems everyone in SA is suffering from mental illness due to the years of trauma now

[@Abbrevious]

​@Psalms_31She is referring to you, the usual suspect of 'trauma'. The problem isn't her not getting it, it's that she can't drop her IQ that l0w to your sub hum@n standard of logic.

[@wilmabrandstatter8423]

Thanks for putting the record straight.

[@kylerobertson19]

We need leaders with convictions like King David: "Whoever secretly slanders his neighbor, Him I will destroy" Psalm 101:5. Slander destroys the carrier; the hearer and the person being slandered.

[@josfoster3592]

The DA have zero balls

[@scrunchy7528]

Nd the ANC has... Right?

[@Ash0010]

@@scrunchy7528 The ANC has the audacity.

[@scrunchy7528]

@@Ash0010 they had 30 years to fix it and they fixed it to work in their favor and kept the people stuck... So the audaciousness doesnt count for anything

[@Ash0010]

@@scrunchy7528 I agree, I am being sarcastic.

[@scrunchy7528]

@@Ash0010 Thank you for saying that.. I wasn't sure😂

[@callingrantham2553]

Ernst the issue here has a few moving parts. Ronaldo is right to feel how he felt, hell I'm coloured and i feel like some of the struggle songs that are inserted at the end of particular speeches aren't doing anyone any favours in terms of moving us past certain wounds. On the other hand, Ronaldo took a few too many liberty's in using the K and N word, he could of made his point clearly by just saying black people. Boere/bhunu/farmer are not words on par in any way with the K and N word. The frustration here is doubling because people are defending him saying there's a context for why he's saying what he's saying when in fact there's no reason to use the K or N word and it doesn't matter that this was said 10-15 years ago racism is racism. I can tell you now juju's words and songs are no less hurtful now either. Ronaldo needs to be disciplined and Andile needs to be looked at too (i haven't reviewed the full insert of what he said and why just yet)

[@liplip9415]

I don't agree with what he said but what's good for one is good for everyone . Certain people including politicians can say what they want and that's ok .He was still young and said stupid things but Im sure he is a changed man . We are all human beings that sometimes say things that we not proud off . Again he was still young and needs a chance in life like we all do . We must forgive like God forgive all of us . Let's be there for each other no matter what race , colour you are as we are a rainbow nation .We all deserve peace and harmony . God bless you all .

[@dewalddewet759]

He actually said a correct thing in a stupid way.

[@scrunchy7528]

​@@dewalddewet759no... It was a thought experiment... A hypothesis

[@dewalddewet759]

@@scrunchy7528 No it was not. Here is the jist. Why can mr. A say shoot and kill mr. B, but mr. B cannot say shoot and kill mr. B? It is not complicated.

[@scrunchy7528]

@@dewalddewet759 Dont care for your or his excuses... If you cant handle it... Dont dish it... And maybe the word racism should be deleted because behind it is the real problems which never gets addressed... If you just label it as racist it means you just want to silence people and cancel /dismiss the actual issues... The moment when the problems are addressed is the moment the racism become a thing of the past... But as it is useful for those professional victims and crisis actors we will never see the end

[@liplip9415]

Excately , what's good for one is good for everybody . It was an in the moment thing , we all sometimes say things out of anger and hurt . At least his man enough to apologize other than certain people who still make racist remarks and get away with it . He deserves a chance and Im sure he will be a great asset for the country . I was in PE on holiday and was amazed when I saw how clean and beautiful the beach front looked and they told me it's because of him so well done Renaldo . Also people of different races were playing soccer and were in such good spirit so it just shows you there are people who can and want to get along with each other . He really deserves a chance to proof himself .

[@Hannodb1961]

The only difference between a journalist and a politician is that the politician is honest about having an agenda

[@danielprinsloo2917]

Firstly thank you Ernst for the great video. This country is run by a bunch of individuals with a collective IQ of around 48.2 Maybe there should be an IQ test given to each member of parliament, and the pass rate set at 75% As far as voting is concerned, and who can and cannot vote should be based on the TAX returns that we get. if you DO NOT pay tax then don't vote

[@Westmen0]

Apology is defeat!

[@henkstols9326]

I don't think the DA is for free thinking people, they doing well because they are compared to a party that has no concept of responsibility and failed SA. Ronaldo should just move on as this will be a hinderance in parliament and always used against him.

[@lynnehorn2220]

I stand with Renaldo

[@d.marques4700]

Thank you, Ernst, for bringing this double-standards episode to the public! It says a lot about "The New South Africa"...

[@goodbarbenie5477]

"When Injustice becomes Law then Resistance Becomes Duty." Thomas Jefferson.

[@heliodeabreu4315]

SAHRC knows the facts already, but choose to go ahead.

[@peace6325]

If you can't say it in front of Jesus, don't say it at all. Gosh. If only I myself could keep to those words.

[@AlbertvWyk]

Perfect!!

[@DavidWiles]

Reverse apartheid? Don't do what we do do what we say!

[@gbone7581]

we fight against discrimination by discriminating?

[@Cper2000]

I'm all for his apology, and for his growth as an individual, also i believe he's not a racist, i also believe that as South Africans we are a product of race and can't escape it for now. What u can't phathom is that the DA said they could not find a shred of evidence of these videos, Yet Ronaldo posted this major statement basically pointing the way to it I'm not sure where Ronaldo will find himself, but as a man I'm sure ge can reinvent himself and further his growth

[@davidfield533]

My blood boils when anyone calls me an mnlungu as i believe this to be insulting These black guycry about rhe K word and still call os mlungu

[@gertpretorius2150]

yes ja

[@SueLeo1]

It is an insult. Its the white scum line on the beach.

[@Steve-by4uf]

Really? I honestly couldn't care less. I can't imagine a being called a word and it destroying my whole world.

[@frankfakazatalk307]

So for you Kaffir and mlungu are equivalent

[@japrosper7240]

Mr boiling blood, mlungu is not derogatory. in fact,it might be the opposite.

[@letsfaceit9187]

Saying that Africans can be racist is like saying a victim of rape can victimise others. While that may be true , it may also be indecent or insensitive to make this point in the presence of a traumatised rape victim that’s still healing.

[@user-rh2im2zm9j]

Go cry somewhere else

[@lightningRatPack]

So in your mind someone raped can never commit a crime? can never hurt anyone or do anything wrong? haha LOL hahaha clown

[@KamoheloMotsima]

5:07 "I have always been the same person in my core...." No truer words have ever been said...blah, blah, blah 🙄

[@louisemee3080]

What's new, as soon as the D A are challenged they give in.

[@paulasmulders6832]

Until racism is clearly, reasonably and fairly defined with clear limits and parameters the problem will never go away! People who have no substance will always resort to the vague and flexible racist narrative to promote their agenda.

[@annsnetler6510]

Never apologize!

[@colleengreenthompson6095]

NOW WAT ABOUT THAT ONE SHOUTING THESE HORRIBLE WORDS N HIS GOING TO SIT IN PARLIAMENT EVEN AFTER WAT HE SAYS 😢😢😢😢

[@peterkgobe3407]

He's the son of the soil,is not going anywhere, he's an African,u can go to Europe wer u belong

[@CrackerBarrelKid551]

Very nice breakdown Ernst. Glad to see not everyone is jumping on the bandwagon, and actually dealing in facts and reality

[@allantlp5115]

This double standard is nothing new, well not in the last 30 years

[@traceymartin5712]

Thank you Ernst you will have the funds in no time 🙏

[@ettienevandeventer2838]

Renaldo tried to prove a point. He has shown growth and remorse. Show me a racist black able to grow and show remorse and fu@@en learn to look forward instead of looking back.

[@letsfaceit9187]

Saying that Africans can be racist is like saying a victim of rape can victimise others. While that may be true , it may also be indecent or insensitive to make this point in the presence of a traumatised rape victim that’s still healing

[@claywilson6149]

I'm more upset with the bunkheads who joined in condemning him without checking the context . It says more about us than it does about Renaldo. .

[@charmanehulley8713]

I have never seen such double standards as this south africa have come on Mr melema can say what he likes but that's not racist and not hate speach hypocrites or is he the one that going to take the fall

[@joantonio6331]

I remember that video it was at the time i discovered his channel. At first i was confused about if he was a racist or not... But unlike many, i alway let people explain before condemning or judging them... So i decided to subscribe to his channel to hear what he has to say and i can't to a conclusion that he may be opinionated but i did not felt like he was racist. Just that people are way too sensitive and crybabies. Oh by the way i am black so.... I remember a video of him where ge was exposing a white man for bragging that there are no black people at rhe beach and he was using the K word. Now Renaldo being white of course gis concerna will lean towards his experience as a white person and there is nothing wrong with that. And that video where he apologized i also saw it.

[@ChristopherDAbreton]

2 tier justice and accountability... a global scourge!

[@6ftS]

the cancel culture is well and alive...

[@piet8803]

It is so irresponsible of the media to talk about this openly before the investigation is done. Now his life will be in danger whether he win or lose the case.

[@fistosravenscroft6651]

Oh well that’s good mr roets, dear black peoples let’s defend each other as well regardless, we will punish each other quietly in private

[@PetraMyburgh-vr1kj]

This is disgusting. Renaldo is a good young man.

[@user-Jzc07lwand]

😂😂😂I believe you meant to say "racist young man"😅😅

[@lloydndhlovu7985]

A good racist young man😭😭😂

[@jacooosthuizen3593]

So the guy that actually said this has been in parliment...Now that he talked about it he is to blame? Hey mapara's in SA for sure. He is right though.

[@gertpretorius2150]

Ronaldo ek glo die meerderheid Wittes voel soos jy en voor Malema nie stil gemaak word oor sy uitsprake nie moet ons ons gevoelens ook uitspreek.Sterkte mater!

[@Azikhale_]

I'm an Indian and he must go that was not even his only racist video. Malema has never refered to anyone by a racial slur if he did show us the video. Why couldn't he say kill black people if he was making a point about Malema's chant?Why did he refer to black people by those names? He is a well known racist and shouldn't be in parliament period!

[@tam1641]

This pll think we are stupid

[@kalaharikreef7371]

@@tam1641 you are.

[@gbeuks3729]

Dubbel standaarde, beslis. Ironies definitief ja. Dankie Ernst. Die waarheid sal ons almal vry maak, hoop en bid dat die waarheid sal seevier. Hoe gouer hoe beter.

[@Pack-ManT-B-Told]

In legal proceedings, context is crucial. If it’s proven that the video was intentionally edited to mislead viewers and harm someone’s reputation, the party responsible for editing and distributing the video could be held liable for defamation.

[@thomasgosling5155]

I donated to Back a Buddy for Ronaldo but this has since been removed. It’s shocking….

[@lanas.6234]

I’ve read in one of comments why racists like Malema should stay in Parliament- is that EFF is nationalist party and DA is not. Therefore DA MP should be taken out of Parliament. Madness.😮

[@japrosper7240]

He must go to court like Malema

[@Nick-po8sf]

I personally think it was inappropriate for a DA member. DA voters expect the highest standard. That video was at very least divisive and should be viewed as inappropriate. The DA should not lower their standard to that of the EFF.

[@veronicakarstel9126]

He wasn't a DA member in 2010

[@altabryden6359]

This was done when he was so young, he had not even considered being a DA member,.

[@Nick-po8sf]

@@altabryden6359 Yes, but that's how democracy works. You will be held accountable for everything you have done in your life. Your accountability is retroactive. Maybe he wishes he hadn't made the video, but he did and the DA and himself are now left to account to voters for his past actions. That's democracy.