Ive just started reading Professor Jonathon Jansen's book, "We need to talk" and have found it rather interesting. I duly noted his emphasis in not blaming the white people, and looking upon the blacks as the victims. He foretells that we as South Africans are all victims of Apartheid. My story is gonna take on a contrary perspective.
A tennis friend of mine (who I will not mention) was deeply hurt by how he had been treated at Westville Tennis Club, a predominently white club I might add. He is a black player who had been a member of that club for many years. His level of play is good and out of all the members in the club, ranks about 3rd or 4th on their ladder. His performances at Club Championships has been good and very consistent. However, he did not hold down a regular place in their 1st team (a team includes 6 members). Players who is clearly better than, and has beaten before are been preferred over him. He also concurred that the club was not very welcome to players of colour and would even make racial remarks to visiting players under their breathe.
We have long past the days of Apartheid, but i cannot fathom how this club does not pick players on merit. I also think that this is not the only club in Durban/KZN or South Africa who has adopted this approach.
This kind of behaviour sickens me to my core.The rage and fury that builds up within me is uncontainable.
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