Orania is no stranger to controversy. However, the “whites-only” Afrikaaner town in the Northern Cape found itself in the headlines for a non-racial matter last week. A student-teacher – who grew-up in the isolated settlement – has been accused of raping a minor while attending Volkskool Orania. The case has rocked locals and outsiders alike,..
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Orania student-teacher accused of raping a minor while attending Volkskool Orania: Accused born and raised in Orania
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Orania’s legal status “could be reviewed” by new Northern Cape Premier since he believes there is “unfinished business” when it comes to establishing the legality of racially-exclusive settlements
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One of the most controversial parts of South African culture lies on the border between Free State and the Northern Cape. Orania, a whites-only town equidistant between Cape Town and Pretoria, has proved to be incredibly divisive, and it hasn’t escaped the attention of Zamani Saul. The new Northern Cape Premier – who’s already won..
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Job ad: whites only, please – M-Net fires agency over “racist, unlawful and disgraceful advert”
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Production experts in the TV industry could not believe their eyes when they saw an advert posted online for a senior position. Looking to hire a commissioning editor in Johannesburg at an annual salary of R800 000, the ad read: “Please note: We are specifically looking for a white, English-speaking commissioning editor as this role..
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Double Standards in SA: Work opportunities for whites “unacceptable”
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Employers may advertise posts stating that it is an affirmative action post, which means that the opening will be relegated to non-whites only, but if someone has a work opportunity for whites only, it is inadmissible. It became clear again when a recruitment agency, People Solved, had removed such an advertisement from their website. A..
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