Queen of Hearts

Just finished submitting my police clearance as I thankfully found a copy of my ID. Had been to Rudd Street where I processed my ID in 2002 to see if by any chance they had my metal disk - had heard stories of other people being lucky. Unfortunately I wasn't lucky and they didn't unearth it. My police clearance is now being processed. Hope my transgression with the Highlands police doesn't come up when I argued over a speeding ticket.

Now sitting at Queen of Hearts coffee shop. Finished my editing work for the Africa Geopolitics journal and have just been to get decorations for my friend's bridal shower from Bratz Basement. Found the journal articles really interesting reading. They were generally upbeat about Africa and its potential. There was a lot on the relationship with China and there was an interesting piece on Dubai.

I am saddened by the resurgence of xenophobia in South Africa. I was in Durban where it flared up just two weeks ago. Some horrific images are emerging and it needs to be quelled as soon as possible. My heart goes out to the victims and especially the refugees who have nowhere else to go and are being subjected to such brutal hatred. Am praying for peace and safety of foreign nationals. 

As someone pointed out, it is Africans who are being punished not Europeans. Many of the countries targeted were former allies of the ANC during apartheid. The perpetrators do not see this though and lash out at foreigners in anger at the political systems that have failed them.

The spirit of Ubuntu needs to be adopted and for the government to hear the grievances of its people but to clearly state that the targeting of victims in xenophobia is unacceptable.