Media does it again to sell newspapers...

[bsntombela]

The real problem

You know there's absolutely nothing wrong with teaching people how to defend themselves. We are all aware of the ruthless farm attacks that have been taking place and this to me is a good initiative.....
Then come the "racist society" of this country. You know what, white or black, if I get threatened and feel like the SAPS is not helping much, damn straight I'm gonna take matters into my own hands, and this is exactly it. Crime affects all of us, white and black , so I challenge this commando dude to train any person who wants to acquire the skills (black, white, indian, muslim, coloured etc.), after all it has nothing to do with race mos...

 

[Albereth]

so I challenge this commando dude to train any person who wants to acquire the skills (black, white, indian, muslim, coloured etc.), after all it has nothing to do with race mos...

Sure - but I suppose that he'd need to be a little careful in not extending it to all comers. I'd suggest that he does it for his local community. Lets them get to know one another. Bring a utility account as proof of residence.

Last thing you want him doing is training the 'wrong' people so that they know how to circumvent the training when they decide to pull off another home invasion.

 

[bsntombela]

Last thing you want him doing is training the 'wrong' people so that they know how to circumvent the training when they decide to pull off another home invasion.

Agreed. I'm not too sure if he'd already done this, but one would think it's a good idea if he registers his services - to avoid runins with the law - and provide some sort of certification. It's crucial to know that this man is not running a terrorist camp...

 

[marine1]

You always entertain me.

I try

 

[Kloofvreter]

I somehow knew that you going to respond like this.

You said, or rather implied, that white people were not really into extremist type operations. And in SA, there have been examples of it. So it can happen.

Who is MORE capable of 'extremist' violence here?

 

[APoc184]

Agreed. I'm not too sure if he'd already done this, but one would think it's a good idea if he registers his services - to avoid runins with the law - and provide some sort of certification. It's crucial to know that this man is not running a terrorist camp...

Die Kommandokorps is as ’n Art. 21-maatskappy geregistreer

Registered and the police knew about this. Why make it about race?

 

[Biggie]

Who is MORE capable of 'extremist' violence here?

Depends on where you are in the world.In SA's case,Muslims are NOT the group that is more capable of extremist violence.

 

[Kloofvreter]

Depends on where you are in the world.In SA's case,Muslims are NOT the group that is more capable of extremist violence.

Neither are the whites a threat...

 

[marine1]

Oh really/ Remember PAGAD? Were they not Muslims?

 

[slayerza]

PAGAD had some muslims and some that weren't, most of these articles tend to stereotype to the extreme. Does anyone remember the ANC paramilitary camp they discovered a few months ago?

 

[Slaine73]

PAGAD had some muslims and some that weren't, most of these articles tend to stereotype to the extreme. Does anyone remember the ANC paramilitary camp they discovered a few months ago?

Nope. Tell me more?

 

[Biggie]

Neither are the whites a threat...

Nowhere did i imply that.If you read my post again you'll notice i was talking about a group,not a race as a whole.But to clear that up.Yes,right wing whites are a far more threat in SA.

 

[adelp]

LOL, I can't see the problem with this!
Like you all probably read, we live in 1 of the 20 most dangerous places in the world.

Learning to defend yourself and family should be mandatory...

Having a firearm also...

Linking this to some racial issue is unnecessary, people need to know how to defend themselves.

And NO, being a keyboard warrior won't be sufficient when a hijacker places a gun to your head or fires some rounds at you!

+10000000

And read the article....

Die Hartland-kommandement van die korps in Pretoria het glo reeds honderde lede, terwyl Engels- en Portugeessprekendes toenemend betrokke raak.

Defensiewe wapenopleiding begin eers ná vier kampe.

Oh but i forgot you can only be discriminated against if you are black.

 

[EtienneK]

Like you all probably read, we live in 1 of the 20 most dangerous places in the world.

It's not what that article really said...

 

[fskmh]

Yet again the media has blown something way out of context just to sell a few extra newspapers.

They just cause more and more tension between races with these absurd statements and stories. Why don't they get statements from both parties before going to print. Damage has already been done.

This is why I only check news24 for the updates. Their stated claim to fame is all about breaking news after all, and in their defence they are upfront about that.
I would rather read m&g for a less sensationalist / more considered version.

The only way to do something about sensationalism is to stop giving news24 the hits on their website. It's really that simple.