“Land Ownership Isn’t the Only Thing”: US and UK Men Debating the Land Issues in SA Irks Mzansi

• An American political activist and a UK student at Oxford University got into a heated debate about South Africa's land ownership and economic struggles
• The American man argued that South Africans should focus on building businesses and working harder instead of demanding land back
• South Africans flooded the comments section with anger and frustration, with many questioning why non-South Africans were discussing their country's problems

A debate between an American political activist and a UK student about South Africa's land issues has left Mzansi absolutely furious after the video went viral on social media.

Content creator @americanpatriotcharlie shared the heated discussion on the 16 of June, which has since gained over 75,700 reactions, 5,000 comments, and 12,400 shares.

During the Oxford University debate, Kirk asked why Black South Africans haven't seen their wealth increase in the 20-30 years since apartheid ended. He suggested that there might be cultural inhibitions or a defeatist attitude affecting poor South Africans' ability to build wealth.

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The UK student explained that the colonial background and the fact that white people still own 72% of agricultural farmland make it difficult for the Black majority to improve their lives. However, Kirk wasn't convinced by this explanation.

Kirk then made a comparison that got people talking. He pointed out that Asians own less than 3% of American land, yet they're the richest racial group in America, while most land is owned by white people. He argued that this proves land ownership isn't the main factor in building wealth.

The American activist went on to say that South African politics seems driven by resentment towards people who own land, rather than focusing on empowerment and opportunities. He suggested that Black South Africans should focus on proving them wrong by starting businesses and building families.

Mzansi reacts with fury

The video sparked massive controversy, with most South Africans expressing anger and disappointment about the debate.

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@skywalker wrote:

"They got what they wanted. And still failed. And still blame."

@ak demanded:

"Next time, invite a South African... Please!"

@khadjo questioned:

"Then why is it so hard for the Boers to give up the land if it means nothing?"

@Percy suggested:

"This guy must invite Julius Malema and interview him.... He will not sleep after that day."

@siyabongasiya2381 asked:

"Why are you asking a non-South African about South Africa?"

@user806930690048 complained:

"Now we are being told to get over it and work hard. Even the playing ground..."

@Anne Gray 🇿🇦 pointed out:

"If you have questions about the mindset of a black South African, you should speak to someone who is a black South African. Living here! It's easy to bamboozle and make conclusions when you're not listening to the people you're asking questions of."

@Siphelele Bridgette Ngubane added:

"The lack of accountability and minimising what black people in South Africa have to go through is very frustrating. If it were a easy as she says, we'd surely do it, also stop comparing black people to other races; we were farmers and land owners before colonisation, so bring the land back."

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Who is Charlie Kirk

According to Wikipedia, the American man in the video is Charlie Kirk, a 31-year-old right-wing political activist who founded Turning Point USA in 2012. Kirk is known for hosting The Charlie Kirk Show and has been involved in various political movements supporting conservative causes. He's also written several books and has millions of followers on social media platforms.

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Source: Briefly News