The article critiques Elon Musk and other South Africans who, by their actions and statements, misrepresent the realities of post-apartheid South Africa. The author, a South African journalist now in the U.S., reflects on his own experiences growing up during apartheid, contrasting his views with those of influential figures like Musk. He emphasizes the positive changes in South Africa since the end of apartheid and expresses frustration at the narratives pushed by these billionaires that perpetuate a negative image of the nation. He highlights the need for a more nuanced understanding of post-apartheid progress and achievements.
Unlike Musk, I do not support racist pseudoscience. I question the apartheid-era policies that allowed a small minority of white South Africans to control a disproportionate amount of land and resources.
As a white South African man now living in the United States, I am acutely aware of the oversized role played by Elon Musk and a few other white men with strong South African ties in the US's lurch towards authoritarianism.
I take pride in the achievements and progress of post-apartheid South Africa.
The pride and elation felt across the country during the transition from apartheid to democracy was something I experienced firsthand working as a radio journalist.
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