RACISM DURING THE RUN-UP TO SOUTH AFRICA'S LOCAL GOVERNMENT ELECTIONS ON WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 3 2016

The use of the race card in the run-up to the local government elections on Wednesday, August 3 (2016), has marred South Africa’s values and principles as initiated by Nelson Mandela and other freedom leaders. Mandela and his fellow leaders such as Govan Mbeki, Walter Sisulu, Oliver Tambo, and Ahmed Kathrada sacrificed their lives for a South Africa that would be free of racism and racial domination. But during the run-up to the elections, the campaigns were characterised by the leader of the ruling ANC, Jacob Zuma, who is also president of the country, resorting to blatant racist tactics in order to garner the votes of the people. Subry Govender compiled this radio report after monitoring the campaigns right until Sunday, July 31 (2016)……. .