It has been more than four decades since South Africa entered a new era of so-called democracy, but in 2025, the reality on the ground is a painful, heartbreaking contrast to the dreams of unity, prosperity, and dignity that once filled the air.
We never expected South Africa to look like this. - this is just a brief overlook- it is not that everybody is part of this- but this is what we see every day. We can add a lot more- but we need to get ourselves out of this spiral that is going down every day- If we as civilized hard working people do not wake up we will find ourselves part of the Africa that we do not want to live in.
A War on Farmers, and Denial from the Top
Farmers — the very backbone of our food system — are being murdered in cold blood. Political leaders and parties shamelessly sing “Kill the Farmer” songs, stirring hatred while the president stands by in denial, claiming there is no such thing as farm murders.
But the numbers don’t lie. The blood of thousands stains our soil. Theft, home invasions, brutal violence, and death have become part of a South African farmer’s daily reality. Sheep, cattle, and grain are stolen without consequence. Farmers must now arm themselves for survival — not just against crime, but against a system that no longer protects them.
A Broken Nation from the Inside Out
We are ruled by an incompetent government that has completely lost control. There is no order. No maintenance. No accountability. Here's the truth on the ground:
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Goats walk freely in Johannesburg’s CBD.
- Where looting a truck is normal and part of life.
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No water in taps while sewage flows into rivers
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Roads full of potholes being patched while entire infrastructure collapses
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Electricity is unstable; power cuts are routine
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Food sold on every street corner with no permits or safety checks
- Where swearing at a teacher or police officer is normal.
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Foot and Mouth disease now uncontrollable and costing farmers millions.
- Bird Flu disease not fully controllable
The country is being swallowed by disorder. The ANC continues to push for land and property expropriation in South Africa, risking national food security and aligning the country with unstable regions elsewhere in Africa. Additionally, BEE laws under ANC leadership continue to discriminate against minority groups, deepening economic and social divides.We need to unite as one to make South Africa Food secure.
Our President is still not all the people's President, but the President of the ANC. It seems impossible for the President to separate the economy, from our history and the constitution. It’s as though he thinks the constitution by some magical mechanism makes industry and the economy function productively purely by mentioning the words constitutional democracy. He seems incapable of understanding the functionality of what actually drives GDP and growth. He uses words like growth, and job creation but is incapable of understanding that both require physical, intellectual and strategic effort. It’s the actual work that seems non existent in his process. It’s as though if he said a highway will be built, by saying it, it will magically appear.
The poor suffer the most. Farmers are left without support. Businesses collapse under red tape and bribes. Honest workers see their salaries disappear into tax systems that fund luxury cars, overseas trips, and private mansions for those in power. Police accept bribes. Licenses are bought, not earned. Tenders go to the politically connected, not the competent. Millions are stolen from healthcare, housing, and development — and no one is held accountable.
Corruption and consequences - South Africa
Rot at the Core: Corruption, Racism, and Fake Empowerment
Corruption is no longer the exception — it is the rule. Black Economic Empowerment (BEE), once intended to create fairness, has done little to grow the economy. It has instead become a tool for enriching the connected elite. Ministers, their families, and friends get every major tender — driving luxury sports cars while millions still live in tin shacks with no water, no electricity, no dignity.
The Reserve Bank still controls people’s lives. Bribery is so normal it's expected. Police take cash on the side. One printer is responsible for issuing driving licenses to 20 million people. Taxies rule the highways, and excessive swearing and alcohol abuse are now part of daily culture. Social media has given many the confidence to voice opinions on farming and agriculture, yet few have real knowledge or practical experience. True farmers focus on doing the work — not talking about it.
Our youth — many without work or direction — have no respect for elders, values, or the past. Drinking, drag racing, loud music, and violent outbursts are glorified on social media. Young men walk the streets with huge bellies, overweight, beers in hand, braaivleis smoke rising, and Klipdrift bottles nearby. People live on pavements while security guards stand at every corner to protect the wealthy few. 80% of the youth grow up without a Father. Killing your friends after a night out of drinks and braaivleis with your own weapon is normal.
No Leadership. No Infrastructure. No Values.
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Churches stand empty while crime and addiction grow
- Fathers and Mothers become friends with their children and most cases is respect gone for Parents.
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The army barely exists
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The railway system is gone
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Roads and bridges are falling apart
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Healthcare and education are unaffordable
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Tractors, vehicles, and equipment are now priced beyond reach
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The ANC still tries to rule with no credibility or national support
- It is bad to see the incompetent,uncivilized and arrogant level of certain members of the Government.
The country is divided, leaderless, and overrun by uncivilized behavior while the elite enjoy every luxury at the expense of the taxpayer. In 2025, South Africa finds itself overwhelmed by political noise — but very little progress. Most political parties today do not contribute meaningfully to rebuilding or uniting the country. Instead, they operate with their own narrow agendas, chasing power, influence, and a guaranteed monthly income.
The sad truth is that many of these so-called representatives have lost touch with the people they claim to serve. Their speeches are filled with promises, but their actions are empty. They do not speak for the struggling communities, the working class, or the farmers who feed the nation.
The once-peaceful and picturesque small towns of South Africa’s countryside are now shadows of what they used to be. Neglect, poor governance, and years of incompetence by so-called leaders have left these areas broken. Basic infrastructure has collapsed — roads are crumbling, water systems are failing, and power supply is unreliable. The pride and order that once defined rural communities have been replaced by decay and poverty. Thousands now live without jobs, hope, or support, while those in charge continue to make empty promises. The beauty of the land remains — but its lifeblood is being drained by leaders who simply do not care.
What South Africa needs now is not more promises — but honest leadership, real work, and a vision that goes beyond political survival.
South Africa lost its status in the International world- Just a FEW corrupt friends are interesting in South Africa.
Final Thought: What Now?
South Africa has become a nation where talk is louder than truth, where identity is weaponized, and where those who build are punished, while those who destroy are rewarded.
We never saw this level of barbaric behaviour in our country persons who acts cruelly or savagely, who acts in a wholly uncivilized way with little to no manners.
We did not expect this. Not after all the hope, sacrifice, and promises.
But this is our reality.
And it will take courage — not slogans — to fix it.
We need to stand together as civilized people with dignity, self respect and integrity and fight these uncivilized criminals who is ripping us apart destroying our peace and our life.We all want to create a future for our children- we can all live in peace and harmony
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