Why, of all places in Johannesburg, the Indian location should be chosen for dumping down all kaffirs of the town, passes my comprehension. Of course, under my suggestion, the Town Council must withdraw the Kaffirs from the Location. About this mixing of the Kaffirs with the Indians I must confess I feel most strongly. I think it is very unfair to the Indian population, and it is an undue tax on even the proverbial patience of my countrymen.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The speaker objects to the policy of dumping people classified as 'kaffirs' into an Indian location, calling it unfair.
- In plain terms
- I object to putting black people in Indian areas and mixing them.
- What can you take from it?
- Segregation and forced mixing policies are unfair and burdensome.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do policies enforce separation?
- Why is unfair policy burdensome?
Another view
The language used reflects the speaker's historical context and biases.
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