BLACK BUSINESS TORCHED IN ARSON ATTACK

Racial tensions are running high in a small resort town in South Africa, after arson attacks on Black-owned businesses. The latest targeted Bubbles restaurant, in Hartbeespoort, in North West Province, last month.
In this clip anti-racist South African content creator @lindizaca points out another Black-owned restaurant was burned down recently in the area, with both owners claiming White residents are trying to drive them out of business.

Hartbeespoort is known for its vibrant tourism and has historically been dominated by White residents, with a population that has remained somewhat unchanged for decades. However, an influx of Black business owners has led to significant racial tensions and animosity from White south africans towards the Black businesses.

Local non-profit, Hartbeespoort Community Development Initiative, says many Black citizens are still suffering the ‘legacy of apartheid.’ It also alleges many face discriminatory policies that stop their firms from securing permits to operate freely. The organisation has lodged a formal complaint with the South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) against the Department of Water and Sanitation for discriminating against Black lease applicants in the region.

video credits /@lindizaca