Does Charlottesville remind him of anywhere in South Africa? “Charlottesville reminds me of Stellenbosch.”Having lived and worked in South Africa for six years, I get the comparison. Stellenbosch is a charming university town with colonial architecture, fine cuisine and pretty streets and squares, surrounded by mountains and vineyards. Political liberation in South Africa has not been matched by economic liberation and, pockets of vibrant discussion apart, there is often an unwillingness to confront white privilege. Photograph: Alamy Stock PhotoMason, 62, who teaches African history, said: “We know the denialism in South Africa.

Source: The Guardian August 19, 2017 10:00 UTC