American Thought Leaders How Race-Based Policies Are Harming South Africa: Ernst Roets
Sep 24, 2025
In a thought-provoking discussion, Ernst Roets, Founder and Executive Director of Lex Libertas, addresses the consequences of race-based policies in South Africa. He argues these policies perpetuate a cycle of violence and crime, particularly the alarming murder rate among farmers. Roets critiques the oversimplification of cultural diversity and highlights the pernicious influence of foreign powers like China. He advocates for constitutional reforms and decentralization as solutions to the nation’s governance crises.
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Threefold State Failure
- South Africa is failing across policy, state capacity, and minority protections, creating systemic collapse.
- The government cannot guarantee safety, water, or electricity, worsening instability.
Law Entrenching Persecution
- Race-based laws and court rulings have entrenched persecution and double standards against minorities.
- Legal institutions often excuse incitement, leaving targeted communities unprotected.
Brutality Of Farm Attacks
- Farmers suffer extreme, frequent, and brutal attacks, often tortured for hours with little theft involved.
- Their isolation and economic role make these murders uniquely damaging to the nation.
