Sunday, January 26, 2025

Friday Morning Spice

FW’s message from the grave. Asante to marry in jail. Boeing to settle with 737 Max victims. Did ‘American Pie’ cast hook up?

FW De Klerk Has Died

The last apartheid-era president of South Africa, FW de Klerk, has died at the age of 85 at his home in Fresnaye, Cape Town.

FW De Klerk Just Got Bounced

Activists weren’t pleased with the Global Security Institute’s invitation to FW De Klerk to participate in talks about minority rights and racism.

Joke Of The Day: FW De Klerk Accuses South African Government Of Discrimination

FW de Klerk made that statement during a speech to mark 20 years of democracy in Cape Town. The former President pointed to the country’s Gini coefficient as evidence to support his claim. South Africa’s Gini coefficient is 0.7, which makes the country one of the most unequal societies in the world. FW ignored the whole apartheid thing that was the boss of when he quoted that figure.

FW de Klerk Wades Into The Apartheid Blame Game Debate

On Friday former South African president, FW de Klerk accused President Jacob Zuma of using apartheid to cover the ANC government’s failures. These remarks came after Planning Minister Trevor Manuel told Zuma that apartheid could no longer be used as an excuse

De Klerk Comes Out Firing Against ANC – Clearly Just Being Racist?

Former president FW de Klerk is clearly being racist in his latest attack against the ANC, as he came out firing during a business-related speech – punishing the ANC for everything from wealth distribution to not being able to attract international investment. Check it out: This from News24: South Africa’s last apartheid president F W de Klerk […]

Nehawu Wants FW De Klerk Stripped Of Nobel Prize

After his “blacks were not disenfranchised” statement on CNN last week, former president F.W. de Klerk has been taking a lot of flack. Not only did he get ripped a new one by cartoonist Zapiro in the Sunday Times yesterday, but Nehawu is now calling for him to be stripped of his Nobel Peace Prize.

FW De Klerk On CNN: “Blacks Were Not Disenfranchised” [VIDEO]

Former SA president, FW De Klerk, spoke with CNN’s chief international correspondent, Christiane Amanpour in an interview screened last night, revealing some alarming thoughts he has on the legacy of apartheid in South Africa, and his relationship with Nelson Mandela today.