Hon Deputy Chairperson, before I start with my contribution to the debate, I just want to say to the DA that they must not leave the House, because history is the past and the present. [Interjections.] They must accept the reality that they are part of the racism in this country.
Racism is the monster that destroys the tree of equal human rights for all. This dangerous worm threatens our efforts for a more just and equal society. The virus that causes racism is only one thing: the belief that some race or people is superior to others. [Interjections.] And that is what you believe. You believe that you are superior to others. [Interjections.]
It causes those people to hate others, treat them badly and deem them inferior. [Interjections.] It is worse where a small minority like you holds power over the majority through wealth.
Racism is not the mere mention of race or a discussion about it. Too many people want to forget about race because they are beneficiaries of past racist policies or state engineering. [Interjections.] They quickly shout about the race card when these realities are discussed. [Interjections.]