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EXCLUSIVE: Q&A with Kolobe
29/02/2008 14:09 - (SA)

Cape Town - He's the commenter you all love to hate, so we at MyNews24 thought you might like to find out more about Kolobe and his views on all things in the news!

1. Age, sex, location

My ages is my secret, male and reside in Tshwane

2. You are quite the controversial character on MyNews24. Can you sum up your political views for us?

Nelson Mandela was detained for 27 years because he was controversial, Martin Luther King was vilified because he was controversial and if my controversy can be regarded in the context of these leaders then maybe controversy is not such a bad idea.

Any un-rectified case of injustice has a terrible way of lingering, restlessly, in the social atmosphere like an unfinished question, therefore the past apartheid injustices still has to be rectified, this is my political view.

We claim to live in a democratic state, yet according to me freedom can only be achieved when the oppressed are free from racial and economic oppression. The intention of apartheid was to marginalise the progress of black people racially and economically. We can claim that black people are free racially however they are still oppressed economically; how can one say he is liberated when he continues to beg bread from his oppressors?

3. You're often accused as being "racist" by some, but as being "spot on" by others. What do you think of this criticism?

A "racists" by some and "spot on" by millions! Many transformed South Africans agree with the contents of my articles, unfortunately people like Juan stir up racial hatred and this hatred is constantly being fuelled by unpatriotic black coconuts and African pessimists such as Rivaan.

This attitude of trashing one another does not contribute positively towards nation building, I would generally lash out at this people and in the process I am labelled a racist.

4. So, in an ideal world, how do you think we should solve the problems South Africa is currently facing?

The only language that an African criminal understands is violence; why do you think mob justice in South Africa is becoming a solution for so many communities. In developing African countries like Botswana, their success in fighting crime was due to the violence they used against criminals. Euro-centric methods of fighting crime won't work in Africa.

I was recently in Kimberly and the level of crime in that area is extraordinarily low compared to Pretoria and Jo'burg. You can walk in town at midnight with freedom. In the past Kimberly, used to be very dangerous; it was infested with gangsters.

Within two months of the authorities releasing the defence force in that area, crime was reduced to very low levels and gangs were dismantled. Of course, they kicked butts. Also, South Africa must deport all illegal immigrants.

The government must stop giving child grants to teenagers as this encourages teenagers to breed more children. The government child grant fund should rather be used for the development of infrastructure in the rural communities which will create job opportunities in the rural areas.

Use the child grant to employ parents in the development of their own infrastructure. This method addresses infrastructural development while on then other it eradicates joblessness and allows parents the right to support their families. Why continues to feed people because they breed?

Bring back the corporal punishment in school; spare the rod, spoil the child! Children are the responsibility of the parents, not the government. When I take my children to school, I believe I temporarily transfer the parental responsibilities to the teacher while I am at work. Therefore if I have rights to correct my children then teachers should be given those responsibilities as well

5. Do you back Jacob Zuma for President? Why/why not? Do you think criticism of Zuma is fair/unfair?

JZ is a cadre and he fought against apartheid, but the masses and majority of our people cannot adjust their thinking from the struggle days to the democratic South Africa. We are no longer in the struggle against apartheid then why do we still need the struggle heroes to lead us?

This is the problem with all the African states, Africans claim that they do not want war yet they appoint war lords, rebel leaders, struggle heroes, war veterans as their leaders. Robert Mugabe fought rightfully against colonisations but he is not relevant as the president of Zimbabwe. Any African leader that was never in war or military struggle has proven to be a successful leader. Look at Botswana and Nigeria.

Given the above reasons I do not support JZ . I back Cyril Ramaphosa as the president of the country. Cyril is very intelligent and he drafted the South African constitution and he is a successful business person. JZ lacks judgement, and his weaknesses expose the country's resources to hypocrites and opportunistic communists like Blade Nzimande, who preaches communism while living in a mansion, while the masses continue to live in shacks. Some critics are about JZ are fair.

6. What's your take on the controversy surrounding the Forum for Black Journalists?

My problem with the FBJ is that all of us are making speculation as to the reasons behind establishment of the FBJ and but we must judge the legitimacy of this forum correctly. The Black Management Forum, Employment equity and Black Economic Empowerment are legitimate because of the reasons they were founded upon. No one knows the reasons behind the establishment of the FBJ, to condone or reject this forum at this stage would be speculative.

7. If you could invite three MyNews24 commenters to dinner, who would they be, and why?

Len van Heerden - this brother is informed with political issues and very intelligent. Chris Moerdyk, the News 24 columnists, because he is brave, mature, advanced and objective. I would as well invite Dave Robbins because he actually reads letters with understanding and addresses the problem and he is not an emotional reactionary like many others.

8. There have been a lot of calls for a new strong opposition party in SA. Do you agree with this view? Who would you pick as a possible opposition leader?

I wrote an article in agreement to idea that we need a strong Black opposition party, unfortunately in this country the masses will continue to vote for the ANC. The only opportunity to realise this possible opposition party is when the ANC can be divided between the Mbeki faction (capitalist) and the Zuma faction (communist).

However I feel that President Mbeki should retire and Cryil Ramaphosa be anointed the leader of the Mbeki faction.

9. What's your take on the upcoming Zimbabwe elections?

Unless South Africa deports the four million illegal Zimbabweans gallivanting on our streets then Robert Mugabe will emerge victorious again? The answer to the removal of president Mugabe is in Hillbrow. Opposition leaders must stop campaigning in Zimbabwe, they must just arrange rallies here!

In Zimbabwe they are being abused by the police for organising rallies. The only thing that President Mbeki can do to help Zimbabweans is to organise the clean-up before the elections and deport as many as possible.

On a serious note the situation in Zimbabwe has got the same potential rioting like Kenya. Robert Mugabe has the military control of the country and if any leaders other than Mugabe emerge victorious in this election then Zimbabwe has got potential to become like Kenya.

10. MyNews24 is often criticised for so-called "racist" commentary. Do you think comments should be moderated more? If you agree, do you not worry your comments could also be moderated? If you don't agree, why not?

Yes I agree. Moaning and whinging people that cannot contribute positively should be moderated, take Juan for instance. He cannot make a comment without offending other people and this is wrong.

I do not worry that my comments would be moderated because they are fair, accurate and does not offend people or incite hatred.

Thanks Kolobe!

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	Thanks 29/02/2008 14:22 MyNews 24 - I found that very interesting and Kolobe you come across as a very level-headed fair person and sometimes I dont interpret that in 500 characters of your comments - I agree with most of what you had to say and I like the way you backed everything up with sound reasons. I will remember all of this next time I vehemently disagree with one of your comments :o) - stack

	Kolobe 29/02/2008 14:23 Thanks, my brother. I especially like your analysis on Jacob Zuma. As much as he is a hero, he has done so much to make the ANC a joke, or even the function of our government. For that purpose, I would support Cyril Ramaphosa. Disagree on moderation, I think we need to show the world the type of individuals we have to deal with i.e. the type that cannot even debate without insulting people - Len van Heerden

	I know where you live! 29/02/2008 14:23 Yeah, thanks for that. Have to admit, some of your comments, I've totally disagreed with, and some of them I've totally agreed with. But at least, you always have motives to back up your statements. Cyril for president indeed. - Sinudeity

	Kolobe 29/02/2008 14:23 You're the man!! - Vanderheller

	Not too bad! 29/02/2008 14:23 Some of your comments posted does not reflect the insight you shown with this article. I agree with most of your views (in this article). - FJ

	Kolobe 29/02/2008 14:24 I dont like you and I think you're more of a racist than 90 percent of the white people in this country. But if you start a strong black opposition party, I'd vote for you. And only because you're a great thinker with good ideas. I'm white. - Zoltar

	Surprise Surprise 29/02/2008 14:28 mmmm Kolobe. Not a bad article, I expected to have the hair raising at the back of my neck. Nice! - SB

	kolobe 29/02/2008 14:28 I enjoy my debates with you as I respect a man who speaks his mind and is forthright in his beliefs.I have to also say that I agree with many of the things which you have said above,but as for other things,well...I will reserve my answers for our future open debates.Viva freedom of speech viva! - The Truth

	I'm Hungry 29/02/2008 14:29 What must I do to get an invitation for supper? - niels

	Opposition Leader 29/02/2008 14:29 Kolobe, great answers I just hope everyone reads them carefully. You talk about a opposition party strong enough to take on the ANC and you sound like you got your head screwed on, as a white person I would back your veiws and therefore vote for you. I wish we could all get along and sort out our issues, we are all gods children and he loves us all the same. Why cant we do that? VIVA KOLOBE VIVA. - Tyron

	Some good points 29/02/2008 14:29 Kolobe made some good points. Economic oppression is a big problem in South Africa, first under the apartheid government and now under the anc government. It seems to be a common tendency in africa as a whole; leaders keeping the masses poor while filling their own coffers. - ff

	A dinner invite 29/02/2008 14:30 Thanks, Kolobe, I would certainly take you up on the dinner invite - I think we would talk up a storm! And I would bring a couple of bottles of the Western Cape's favourite export, along with a large dollop of humour (Well, the two go together, don't they?). And at the end of that dinner, we may have sorted out SA's problems, ne'?! - Dave Robbins

	can't find Kolobe's racism... 29/02/2008 14:31 I have been feeling a bit vulnerable lately with Skielik and UFS - mostly concerned about a seeming double standard with massive outcry over white-on-black racism, little on black-on-black racism & even less (nothing?) on black-on-white racism. I thought I would write about it & use comments from Kolobe (& others) to illustrate black-on-white racism. I couldn't find any - only other commentators calling you racist. Therefore, I could only conclude that you are not a racist. This article confirms. - racist?

	Cyril for President 29/02/2008 14:32 You've just won me over, not that it was difficult, I do enjoy reading your comments and recent article. - Mic

	Kolobe 29/02/2008 14:40 I have a new respect for you my friend! The only thing I have an issue with is this: The white oppressors have not been in government for fourteen years, yet you still blame them for the poor economic state that your brothers are in. Surely it is time to accede that maybe the current government is also looking out for number one, and as long as they keep getting votes they will keep on doing it? - f

	Good piece ... 29/02/2008 14:44 ... Kolobe, while I disagree with some of your position/reasoning, you came across well in this Q&A. On the whole, I'd go with Dave Robbins' comments about a few bottles of wine and some talking up a storm. Keep stirring! - Cynicus

	Yes, kolobe! 29/02/2008 14:45 That is YOUR oppinion! - Big R

	Nice one... 29/02/2008 14:48 Nice one Kolobe. I always enjoy your comments, and no they are not racists. - Z

	Kolobe? 29/02/2008 14:49 News24, I think you interviewed the wrong "Kolobe" as there seems to be quite a number of them posting here! ;) --- Nevertheless: "freedom can only be achieved when the oppressed are free from racial and economic oppression"?? Please tell that to your racist ANC regime! Madiba must be extremely disappointed after his "Never again!" speach, eh? --- Botswana only survives because of the death penalty and De Beers. Remove those two and ... well you know what will happen! --- Why would you invite the village idiot (LvH) and the arch-wigger, Moerdyk? --- I agree with your choice of Cyril for president, though. He's 100 times more trustworthy than the ex druglord! ;) - Sizwe

	Dissappointed 29/02/2008 14:51 What can I do to be invited Kolobe? Come on man we can talk BBE there you know, and I am in Tshwane as well:) - Z

	Economic Opression? 29/02/2008 14:53 I agree with most of what you said, except for the thing on Economic Opression. Since when does being poor equate to being opressed? What about all the poor Whites in the country? Who is opressing them? The wealthy Whites or Blacks? Poverty is a worldwide phenomenon that we will never be rid of, not at the rate the poor are multiplying. Your disdain for communism seems to be contradictory to your beliefs about "economic opression". - Alex Dion

	Kolobe 29/02/2008 14:54 News24 could do more of these interviews as the brief comments do not always allow for moderated comments. I read Kolobe as one leg in the past and one in the future (haven't we all). Hope the future wins. Did not read that K relates the Zim problem to the larger African problem which means that we cannot send them back. - Benzo

	Kolobe, eish... 29/02/2008 14:54 I just have this feeling that Kolobe is not who he says he is. Maybe a alias of Chris Roper or maybe not even one person but a few journo's collaborating to draw 'crowds'. Sorry my man(woman), your views are just too 'all over the show' even though I agree with most the sentiments but not necessarily the execution. But keep on entertaining us masses thanks! - Coen

	Boet 29/02/2008 14:55 "...and this hatred is constantly being fuelled by unpatriotic black coconuts..." i would like to know what you mean by this. Does it mean that if black people do not agree to you, they must be called this. Please explain. Yip fully agree with Ramaphosa. - padkos

	Well said Sizwe 29/02/2008 14:55 With regards to Lvh,for one who preaches about not insulting others,I seem to recall a few of his comments crossing the line previously against those who disagree with his seemingly "all whites are evil racists" philososphy.I back Cyril as well,he has to be the man to lead us eventually. - The Truth

	Echoing my sentiments 29/02/2008 14:55 Kolebe, brilliant answers my man. i cant agree with you more especially points 4,5 and 9. These are the fundamental points needed to turn S.A around to be a better place. Negative comments as well as pessimist comments should be moderated and this includes Rivaan's articles. - Malebza

	Dave Robbins 29/02/2008 14:55 Am I invited too? On a serious note, I think News24 needs to vary their fair. Introduce some lite moments where we find more agreement that disagreement. In my opinion, their topics are often like throwing a red flag to a bull. It makes us either defensive or simply into rabid attackers who refuse to see the other side of the debate. Debate is good, but some of these forums do not foster debate, rather shouting. - Len van Heerden

	No Solomon's Wisdom 29/02/2008 14:57 I mostly agree with u except that your dislike for JZ isclouding your reasoning. You can't say in 2. that the struggle is not over then in 5. u say struggle heroes are no longer relevant. U can also not use Solomon's wisdom in 8. becos u did not like the Polokwane outcomes. If u have been long enough in the ANC u u'll know that matters are vigoruosly discussed internally in order to influence decisions & change perceptions. - Nhlanhla M

	So, in an ideal world, how do you think we should solve the problems South Africa is currently facing? 29/02/2008 14:57 Most of the points/changes Master Kolobe proposes under this question were changed by the current regime. The death penalty, corporal punishment in school and child grants. The question is: When will white people who were not involved in any political decisions or criminal activities during Apartheid or who were born after '94 stop being labelled as the oppressors? - Tsotsi

	Thank you Sizwe! 29/02/2008 14:57 You pretty much summed it up! - Big R

	Not diplomatic... 29/02/2008 14:59 if you choose to sit with people who share your ideas and sentiments,i`d do exactly the opposite and with subtlety,learn their intellect and in so doing create a healthy arsenal. - fatman

	Well said! 29/02/2008 15:00 I've often wondered where and what you stand for, good article. Thanks to MyNews24 for this - John Camp

	Kolobe 29/02/2008 15:01 I think you are well informed on your politics and this comes across in your comments. I however would not agree that the social grant be taken away because it is meant for children and not their teen mothers. It is unfortunate that it is misused, but it remains necessary for the kids. There are some in this country who only get a decent plate when there are funerals or weddings in their neighbourhoods! As for Zim, if I was a Zimbo , I too would have crossed that border illegally. - Olebogeng

	kolobe 29/02/2008 15:01 So tell me Kolobe,where does your all knowing mind place someone like me.A white 40 something returned exile who is villified by blacks for being white after having lost everything to theapartheid regime? Do I also have a place in the sun in Africa or should I join the chicken run.You make valid points in some of yr articles but sometimes I think your head is up your arse - sean

	Respectable answers.. 29/02/2008 15:02 ..even if I don't agree with all of them. Just careful your other side doesn't come across too often in your comments as then you might be the wrong sort of controversial. - MJ

	Good one!!!! 29/02/2008 15:05 I remember how you used to irritate me when i started reading MyNews24 and it's comments. I agree totally with your views above though, and am glad you're not racist as this is the one trait i cannot stand in any black person. That's why i will never again vote for the present ANC!!! They have dissappointed greatly in each and every respect thus far. JZ jsut tops it all!!!! Rather just not vote. - M.M

	Ntate Kolobe 29/02/2008 15:06 O ntja sane!!! Kolobe for President!!! - Kevlove

	GOOD ONE KOLOBE 29/02/2008 15:07 Informative an intellectual answers KOLOBE - this country will be a success if we can nurture more young black talent like you. Just one thing I was unhappy about - it was when you said that people BREED - only animals breed. - colin

	To Kolobe ... Thanks 29/02/2008 15:08 This was a brilliant idea, and I thank News24 for doing this. I rearely agreed with alot of what you said, because of my view on you. I have read what you had to say, and I can say that I now have a better understanding of you as a person. Agree with almost everything you had to say. Thanks Kolobe. - Jhazzman

	So Composed.. 29/02/2008 15:10 When officially interviewed. Yet you spoke with a forked tonque sometimes! Do not trust people who changes colour as is suitable according to the circumstances. - Martin

	Tock Tock 29/02/2008 15:11 Will the real Kolobe please stand up. That was bread buttered on both sides my man, sickly sweet...hehehe.. As much as you claim to be impartial you still come across as racist in your comments, sorry. But then none of us are actually any better right now, we certainly need more debate on the issue, politics and random acts of idiocy are deepening the racial divide, we need to find common ground soon. Have a good weekend! - Point Blank

	Juan is Sizwe and Padkos? 29/02/2008 15:14 Fascinating the similarity in the use of words and language by Sizwe and Padkos. It is as if they are one and the same. Mere coincidence? If I have ever gone beyond the line of debate, then I apologise to whom ever I crossed the line with. I do not apologise for my comments, views and knowledge and research which many on this forum could use before they offer their views. As for the village idiot comment, it simply proves my point. Cannot even come up with something original and intelligent. - LvH

	Interview 29/02/2008 15:16 To be fair, the other regular contributors who incite such reactions should have their 5 minutes of fame too. - Jacqui

	Viva Kolobe 29/02/2008 15:17 I fully agree with most of what you said Kolobe & your comments are spot on most of the time.We as South African don't need to suffer from amnesia intetionally.Economic liberation will add a great deal in resolving our problems such as crime.Racism needs to be denounced by all & all work together as South Africans to make SA a better place for all. 14 yrs too little to redress imbalances of the past 48 yrs.Viva united SA Viva. - Patriot at heart(Sun of the soil)

	The Truth 29/02/2008 15:21 I am not responsible for your "insightful" interpretation of my views. If what you got is what you typed, then perhaps you only see what you want to see and read what you want to read. I suggest you start looking at people's views without any assumptions and you might actually learn something. Careful what you assume about people's race, it might surprise you. - LvH

	To LvH 29/02/2008 15:22 --Juan is Sizwe and Padkos-- Take that back!! Debating is the only road to understanding. - padkos

	What a fake! 29/02/2008 15:23 Oh please, this guy is usually the most narrow-minded, anti-white commentator on News24. Until the spotlight is on him, and he changes his tune. Everything in this interview is the safe route, trying not to offend anyone, says all the right things. What a fake!!! You, sir, are a dishonest idiot. - ramone

	@ Colin 29/02/2008 15:23 Well breeding like rabbits is well... breeding! Personally I enjoy breeding but I make sure that I can feed, clothe, educate and discipline each of my bunnies myself ;) But seriously, we need to educate young South Africans about the wonders of free and safe abortions. You don't have to shove your unwanted newborn down a pit latrine! - May

	LvH 29/02/2008 15:24 Sorry, my man, but no cigar!! Oh, and your race is obvious to all and sundry. - Sizwe

	" fuelled by unpatriotic black coconuts and African pessimists such as Rivaan." 29/02/2008 15:25 so any one who disagrees with the mighty KOLOBE is a coconut or pessimist?But on the other hand,who am I to argue?After all he(KOLOBE) mention himself in the same sentence as Martin Luther King and Mandela..What a joke!!! - nWo

	more kolobes 29/02/2008 15:26 We need more people like kolobe in SA , less finger pointing and right& wrong be our guidelines in stead of racial grouping or actions. what those boys at the UFS did was wrong and sick. but so is a lot of things done to white people! When will we say this is wrong and not say ooo ok it was black on white and vice versa ? i think you are king for saying what you did about warlord syndrome in africa and Blade! but please dont call people coco-nuts again it brings you and your integraty down - african

	Reader profiles 29/02/2008 15:27 Yawn I didn't even bother reading this or mp3's one some time back. I couldn't care less about learning about fellow news24 bloggers. - VLS

	Not too bad 29/02/2008 15:28 Well i have to agree, you pretty clued up about your political views, however some aspects i don't quite agree with - however overall you doing good -Cyril for president amen to that - bongani

	Unimpressed 29/02/2008 15:29 Although Kolobe's views look better than in his posts, I suspect that may be because of the journo who interviewed him. Kolobe's views are often so ignorant that I suspected that he is a prankster trying to create an imaginary vile character on News24. It's almost impossible for someone to be as ignorant,illogical & racist as Kolobe is sometimes portrayed on News 24. I must object to the introduction which not only compares Nelson Mandela to Kolobe but also misrepresenting his views & history. - Pieter Joubert

	Much respect Kolobe! 29/02/2008 15:34 I might have always known that there was an intelligent patriotic person behind some of those harsh and controversial comments. But I have to say, this article does you justice. You clearly care about this country and passionate about its future. Healthy debate never hurt anyone, and I respect you now more than ever. - Ndumiso

	news 24 interviews KOLOBE??? 29/02/2008 15:38 Oh dear!!! What next??? seriously though if it is indeed "THE REAL KOLOBE" that was interviewed then well said on the Zimbabwe issue.. - K.G.

	who cares!!??? 29/02/2008 15:41 No, honestly, WHO CARES????!! - konstabel

	Kolobe!! 29/02/2008 15:46 You claim to not be a racist but you calling people "coconuts" .... time to wipe the mirror so you can take a closer look. - Stolen ID

	Racist 29/02/2008 15:47 As one writer put it, Blacks as a much racist as any white, they dont admit it. I have seen such reverse racism these last fourteen years, and yet it is encourage more than ever by the ANC and the press. thats why it does not improve. And Kolobe has done his fair share in promoting it. Steve - Steven

	what an idiot.. 29/02/2008 15:48 this dude is one of the biggest racists i've ever seen on news24.yet he compares himself to mandela and martin luther king?talk about hypocrisy.every comment reeks of white hate speech and is always one sided.your politically correct BS may fool some but not me.how dare you label white ppl oppressors.white ppl had no say in the previous regimes decisions so stop labeling everything white as oppressive.laying blame on others is easier than admitting ones own inefficiencies. - mp3's mentor

	Sizwe 29/02/2008 15:51 If that makes you sleep at night, then why not? As for Pieter Joubert, I presum you are an open minded non-racist who understand Mandela's so much that you object to imposters using them. I presume you are not one of those that called him a communist and hoped he would die in jail? And you obviously did not support the NP, did you? See what 1994 has done? Makes racists into informed liberal and those who speak their minds into racists - LvH

	Racist! 29/02/2008 15:52 I agree with most of your points in this article, but your usual postings sound very racist, u refer to Rivaan as the Indian boy, why bring race into his articles, because he is indian does it make a difference. Seems like the first thing u see before anything else is race, we cant move forward with this attitude!!!!!!!! - ak

	Moderated articles 29/02/2008 15:55 While I was suprised at most of Kolobe's level headed views I do not agree with moderation. Who should be doing the moderating? It is healthy for all to express their views whether they share Kolobes view or oppose it. What happend to free speech? - Vic

	Interesting 29/02/2008 15:59 At the start of the article I thought it would be a one tract mind, but reading through it I must confess I agree with almos everything. Especially your take on crime schools, Zuma and the ANC - DP

	Good News24 29/02/2008 16:01 I agree with a number of things Kolobe mentioned, but on overall i applaud news24 for this. its nice getting to know each other better. so who is next?? Juan perhaps?? btw, Kolobe i dont think i like your nic. - boni

	Good interview 29/02/2008 16:01 I agree with most of what you said in your interview and the few things I didn't completely agree with have given me food for thought. I'm not sure that I 100% support the death penalty unless the crime can be linked to the perpetrator through DNA testing. Fully agree on JZ and Cyril. JZ has a tarnished image whereas Cyril comes across as "clean-cut". - Jann

	KOLOBE 29/02/2008 16:04 Kolobe... Would be able to walk a long way with you and have many meaningful discussions. Watch my comments in future articles Regards Xtrato - Bloemfontein - Xtrato

	Not for a moment! 29/02/2008 16:06 Some sense but superficial, if only these were your consistent views. SA remains on the slide into the African mire of nepotism, corruption and marginalisation. You rightly identify the putrid lot of SA that is why I, and other educated intellectuals ? both black and white, have departed this country for other pastures. You may be educated, my friend, but not wise?? Raw, unbridled emotion remain at the heart of your comments, veiled as they are, and your opinions are locked into your Africanism. When you are able to transcend your own limited views, you may become a commentator worth granting credence to. Should you be the embodiment of the African Intelligentsia, SA has scant hope of reconciliation or progress. - Larry

	ak!!! 29/02/2008 16:09 Kolobe, kolo bear, kulubeer has a problem with Rivaan, along with his best mate Len they can never find anything of substance to say regarding Rivaans articles.But after careful thought, I dont think its because of what Rivaan says that angers them, I think its more down to them not being able to UNDERSTAND Rivaans style of writing(or his words for that matter)..... - nWo

	Big UPP 29/02/2008 16:27 Hey man, I still feel you have reserved some of your intelligence, well balanced argument, SA still has hope for future Leaders - Zakhele

	Kolobe 29/02/2008 16:30 Hey Kolobe, I stay in Tshwane too, am I invited to your dinner party? Does Kolobe mean pig? - N

	I'm pleasantly surprised. 29/02/2008 16:39 How stange, our views do not differ much at all. I have wanted Mr. Ramaphosa for president from the beginning. But, for instance when I comment about JZ, corruption etc. you call me a white racist and a cow. Actually whenever I touch on any subject where there are black people involved, you explode. I am not a racist... most of my friends are black, and I adore them. - Alicia (White Cow)

	Kolobe in gorvernment 29/02/2008 16:47 Yup, you should be in government. You are clearly very opinionated, self-absorbed and aware only of your own self-importance and way of seeing things. - MJ

	Sorry.. 29/02/2008 16:50 but I still think u hav very racist views. - Werner

	Agree except for 1 29/02/2008 17:21 Kolobe, I agree with everything except for 1 comment I am not sure I agree entirely. That is the 1 about being oppressed economically. Yes, the point of economic oppression is as a consequence of the past but most of the oppressors have taken their bounty and run! Those left here are those trying to assist in bringing about some equilibrium but we have also to be realists. 4 000 000 oppressors can surely not bring about equilibrium to 40 000 000 oppressed overnight! - John R

	Well said... 29/02/2008 17:22 Well said Mr Kolobe(Fariki), i must admit that you seem to be a well informed kind of a person,I just hope this was not "pulling a stunt" act to please the readers... - Bushy

	continued from previous 29/02/2008 17:24 The fact is we need to have realistic expectations and the change is progressive. If we deal with all the other issues you mentioned we will no doubt succeed together. We cannot destroy that which is potentially the hand that feeds. I too give you my support!! - John R

	Patriots?? 29/02/2008 17:47 ..so what you saying then is that any black person who has left the "blame apartheid brigade" and gotten on with their life is unpatriotic? Must they wallow in hatered and anger like you and keep blaming any short comings or problems on oppressors and racist regimes to be considered patriotic? Then you call them a coconut. SA will never move forward if people keep getting pulled back down to your level of patriotism. - daxrsa

	Tell your hero uMbeki to step aside now. 29/02/2008 17:58 Its very funny now that Thabo Mbeki supporters see Cyril as the suitable candidate tbecome President after Mbeki. But they are the one that supported Thabo when he was up against Cyril for the ANC Presidency b4. Zuma will be SA next President therefore those who want Cyril must ask their hero Thabo Mbeki to step aside now so that their favourite can take over because in 2009 we will be voting JZ as the President. - Victor

	LvH go to school 29/02/2008 22:10 Learn how 2 NOT make assumptions. How could I be old NP, I never even voted b4 1994? I too have been called communist because when my political views r tested that is the definition that fits closest. Still partyless because unfortunately our communist party is further from the definition of the word than theory is from practice. I wish sum people in our country wud read just a little more of quality & smoke just a little bit less dagga so that 'discussions' can be just a little less slapstick. - Pieter Joubert

	NOT THE KOLOBE THAT WE KNOW 01/03/2008 01:40 OH Please, the level headed comments above is not the land-snatching racist that posts on news24. ARE THERE 2 KOLOBES?????? - CJ

	Please stand up 01/03/2008 08:38 Will the real Kolobe please stand up. The comments made here by so called Kolobe is too level headed and nothing like the comments made during the forums. I do not buy in this BS, you calling journalist coconuts at the FBJ makes this interview an insult to our intelligence. - Realist

	Kolobe, 02/03/2008 14:01 please respond to Alicia. I would love to hear what you have to say. Especially after you say: "Yes I agree. Moaning and whinging people that cannot contribute positively should be moderated, take Juan for instance. He cannot make a comment without offending other people and this is wrong." Hmm, 'white cow', could that be construed as offensive? - Dread69

	Yes we want to forget about the past, 03/03/2008 08:41 That, and we want to move on as fast as we can, put as much ground and time between us and "that". Most of us didn't like what was happening, but had no way of doing anything about it for fear of being vindicated. Until you can get that into your thick skull, and not think that we want to move on because we are trying to sweep what happened under the carpet, I won't believe a word you say. No matter how much garnish and sweet syrup you baste around it. - Francois Roux

	kolobe?? really? 03/03/2008 10:09 so this guy who calls people stupid and condemns well thought out articles gets his own Q&A? that is great! where can i sign up? Kolobe you rate yourself and thankfully you are alone there. - Ryan van Wyk

	Varkie 03/03/2008 10:11 Hey Kolobe, you really surprised me with your interview. I can't believe I agree with you one most issues! Normally, after reading your hatred inspiring lines I would seethe and ponder how such an idiot can be allowed to post, but then, taking everything into context, we are actually saying the same thing. Just goes to show how far wrong miscommunication can take us. Ramaphosa for President, death penalty back and economic growth over social give-aways.You might as well run for Presdent!Well done - Deon

	Ramone.... 03/03/2008 10:13 excellent.. well assessed observation on a true chop! Kolobe you have been exposed. - Ryan van Wyk

	kaklobe 03/03/2008 10:58 The difference between kolobe & madiba or martin luther king, is that those men advocated peace, kolobe enjoys being obnoxious & arrogant, stirring the racism pot, jumping to unjustified conslusions...but thinks he's so clever...but he's such a complete imbacile.... - Fox

	FARIKI/KOLOBE/PIGGY!!!!!!! 03/03/2008 11:33 So Fariki, how old exactly are you? Why should your name be a secret when we don't even know you? Are you trying to charm someone Fariki? - NAM

	Kolobe 03/03/2008 12:04 Spot on Kolobe.I will invite you next time for lunch.I disagree on moderation. - Mr Real

	white-on-black rasism UFS 03/03/2008 14:03 I'M an intern in Associated Press cameraperson,a looked over the cassett of those studends apperantly they did not urinate in that soup. - lorato

	I love to hate you Kolobe!! 03/03/2008 14:26 You have many good points but you're a dickhead by trade. I agree about everything except the fact that Rivaan is an "african pessimist". He's a realist, africa is a cursed place and now that it's run by africans it's getting worse. Actually I'm wondering if you really answered those questions by yourself. - VN


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