National Self-Imposed Censorship in South Africa

By superimposing its version of the reality as the truth, the ANC has defined what truth is. To not concur, one will be vilified, denigrated and castigated.

Freedom of speech is enshrined as a cornerstone of the South African Constitution. Overseen by an independent Constitution Court, one should face no risks for expressing one’s opinion without fear or favour.

Superficially this may be true but stray ever so slightly from the accepted ANC line especially as a white South African, and one risks being accused of nefarious deeds such as racism and being unpatriotic.

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