Nzimande, discussing the matric results, and speculation that the higher pass rate last year was down to easier exams or ‘manipulation’, let rip with this surprising statement: “If the matric results are bad, this is taken as proof that this government of ‘darkies’ is incapable. If the matric pass rate goes up, it means the results have been manipulated by these ‘darkies’.”
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Interestingly, his comments drew rounds of applause from the house.
Then followed a debate in parliament about whether the word “darkies” was offensive.
DA MP Lindiwe Mazibuko took offence at what Nzimande had said, and called on Deputy Speaker Nomaindia Mfeketo to make a ruling.
“Is it parliamentary for the minister to use the derogatory term of ‘darkies’ in the house?,” she asked.
“No, is ‘darkies’ derogatory?” replied the Deputy Speaker.
Un-parliamentary
Mazibuko countered that “it may be appropriate in casual settings but in this house, where we are required to behave with a modicum of decorum, that it would be un-parliamentary.”
Mfeketo said she would rule later on the matter.
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Independent Online reported that Nzimande took his bizarre outburst even further: “Later, Nzimande infuriated main opposition benches when he accused them of sending ‘security to shoot people in Hout Bay’.” Jeez, talk about foot in mouth disease. Only in sunny SA. – Ridge Correspondent
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2 Comments
Ah Blade.. you backwards man.
I’m 100% supporting him when he speaks about darkies because the whites they have tendency of undermining blacks. From Sithembiso Khanyile, Jozini