“It was a crime against blacks, but blacks weren't humans then, therefore not humanity.”
Thoughts on FW de Klerk? 'Coconut Kelz' says he has apologised and it's time to look forwards instead of backwards.Lesego Tlhabi's alter-ego “Kelz” often addresses South African issues from a white perspective.
The former president received major backlash after denying apartheid was a crime against humanity, as declared by the UN in 1973. De Klerk, through his foundation, said the UN's classification of apartheid as a crime against humanity was part of an agenda by the Soviet Union, the ANC and its allies to “stigmatise” white South Africans.
The foundation said the former president had repeatedly acknowledged the grave injustices committed under apartheid and had apologised on a number of occasions. However, on Monday, after receiving backlash from various political parties, De Klerk apologised and withdrew the statement issued by his foundation.
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Coconut Kelz finds humour in FW de Klerk saga: 'Blacks weren't humans then''It was a crime against blacks, but blacks weren't humans then, therefore not humanity. That's all he meant, no offence guys'
Read more »
Coconut Kelz finds humour in FW de Klerk saga: 'Blacks weren't humans then''It was a crime against blacks, but blacks weren't humans then, therefore not humanity. That's all he meant, no offence guys'
Read more »
Investigate FW de Klerk apartheid remarks, ATM tells Human Rights Commission | IOL NewsThe ATM has called on the South African Human Rights Commission to investigate former president FW de Klerk for his now infamous ...
Read more »
Sorry, but ... five reasons why the EFF rejects FW de Klerk’s apology“As the EFF, we reject the apology as one that lacks sincerity and relevance, as the individual who was the source of these hateful views remains unrepentant and avoids accountability by using a foundation which bears his name.”
Read more »
Three Fallist organisers find a new target in FW de KlerkThree protesters gathered outside the FW de Klerk Foundation in Cape Town on Wednesday demanding that the last apartheid president “apologise for killing our people”.
Read more »
It is impossible to revoke FW de Klerk's peace prize, says Nobel Foundation | IOL NewsThe Nobel Foundation, the custodian of the Nobel peace prize which is awarded to outstanding global citizens, says it’s not ...
Read more »