White People are the Problem in South Africa
Col Chris Wyatt Further expounds on his previous video “Systemic Racism in Stellenbosch Municipality” where HR manager Alexander Kannemeyer is seen stating in leaked video footage that “white people are the problem”.
A brief outline of the Video Transcript in Q & A form
- Who made the controversial statement “White people are the problem”?
It was made by the Human Resources manager “Alexander Kannemeyer” of the Stellenbosch municipality in the Western Cape, in March 2023. He openly declared that “white people are the problem,” adding that he sees being called racist as inconsequential.
(Transcript timestamp – 00:44–01:08)
- What rationale did he provide for blaming white people?
He targeted white individuals as problematic due to them being productive, taxpayers, and economically active—asserting these qualities as offenses.
He criticized them for being aloof, implying they do not “dance” or socially integrate with others.
(Transcript timestamp – 01:08–01:25)
- Did he propose a solution?
Yes. He said the plan is to make working conditions so unbearable for white municipal employees that they resign, clearing the way for black hires—regardless of qualifications.
(Transcript timestamp – 02:06–02:21)
- What irony did the speaker highlight in this scenario?
Col Wyatt points out the absurdity: the white people criticized are the same ones producing results in government systems, while major issues—like security, economic decline, informal settlements, and municipal decay—are ignored.
(Transcript timestamp – 02:06–02:25)
- How did the speaker describe the broader impact of such ideology?
The Colonel warned this approach undermines meritocracy, leading to rampant patronage and corruption (e.g., unqualified contractors getting lucrative municipal tenders).
He cited a case of a bogus firm (possibly “LCS Technologies”) that received a R531 million contract for nonexistent services; News24 has reported over R2 billion in corruption uncovered recently.
(Transcript timestamp – 05:30–05:56)
- What historical context did the speaker offer?
He humorously dismantled the notion that pre-colonial South Africa was a utopia, satirically suggesting if white people hadn’t built infrastructure like ports, steelworks, irrigation for Johannesburg, then none of it would exist.
He acknowledged apartheid and segregationist laws (e.g., Native Lands Act, apartheid era from 1948 to 1992), but emphasized that post-apartheid white South Africans remain disproportionately productive despite systemic disadvantages.
(Transcript timestamp – 06:37–07:01)
- What broader political criticisms were made related to South African governance?
Colonel Wyatt criticized political dysfunction: power handed to parties rather than individuals; internal DA politics (like a councillor being unfairly fired over a 15-year-old video); and the prevalence of corrupt appointments over merit-based hiring.
(Transcript timestamp – 07:24–08:05)
- What overall message does the video convey?
It frames the statement “White people are the problem” as not only racist and divisive, but also dangerously counterproductive—leading to inefficiency, civic decay, and the reinforcement of corruption. The Colonel conveys a warning: scapegoating productive citizens instead of addressing systemic challenges will cripple the nation.