During the latest episode of the popular podcast Podcast & Chill, hosts MacG and Sol Phenduka, along with many South Africans, didn’t hold back in calling out Errol Musk, Elon Musk’s father, over his recent controversial comments about South Africa.
The 79-year-old, known for his eccentric views, was back on the podcast to discuss his son’s widely debated tweets about racism and the state of South Africa.
MacG Criticizes Errol Musk’s Views on South Africa
In Monday’s episode, MacG didn’t hesitate to express his thoughts after a live conversation with Errol.
When the call ended, MacG bluntly stated that Errol Musk’s perspective on the country sounded “delusional.”
This was in response to Errol’s comments defending his son Elon Musk’s tweets, which have caused quite a stir, especially regarding issues like racism and the state of South Africa.
Co-host Sol Phenduka echoed MacG’s sentiments, pointing out that Errol Musk seemed out of touch with reality.
He noted that Errol lives in an affluent, predominantly white area, Langebaan, and questioned whether he had ever visited underprivileged areas like Alexandra (Alex), which is known for its socioeconomic challenges.
Errol Musk’s Controversial Comments on South Africa
Errol Musk didn’t shy away from expressing his views on several hot-button issues surrounding South Africa.
Here’s a breakdown of what he had to say during the podcast:
On Racism
Errol claimed that South Africa was one of the least racist countries and that he didn’t personally see any racism issues.
“When I travel here, I see that South Africa has the least racism.
There is no racism here,” he said, which raised eyebrows among those who have a different perspective on racial inequality in the country.
On AfriForum
When discussing the organization AfriForum, Errol remarked that they were “a little bit dull,” but he didn’t find them to be a significant threat.
He also expressed concern over the “Kill the Boer” chants but noted that he didn’t hear similar remarks coming from white South Africans.
On the Expropriation Act
Errol voiced his fear regarding the Expropriation Act, which has stirred up debate about land reform in South Africa.
He emphasized that black and white South Africans needed to work together to address the country’s challenges, urging for an end to divisive rhetoric.
On Apartheid
Errol firmly stated that apartheid had ended over 30 years ago, urging South Africans to move past it. “We’re finished with Apartheid.
We need to get over it, forget about it,” he said, a comment that many listeners felt was overly simplistic and dismissive of the lingering impacts of apartheid.
On White Privilege and Racial Inequality
He also spoke about what he perceived as the divide between the wealthy black South Africans and struggling white South Africans.
“Of my acquaintances, maybe 50 or so, half of them are black, and half of them are white.
Virtually all the black people I know are very, very wealthy in South Africa,” he remarked, seemingly overlooking the systemic issues that contribute to racial inequality.
On Elon Musk’s Tweets and South Africa’s Future
In response to Elon’s controversial tweets, Errol defended his son, claiming that Elon was “doing the right thing” by calling out corrupt practices.
He argued that Elon Musk was not allowed to have independent thoughts and had to align with government policies.
Errol also expressed concern over land expropriation and how South Africa should avoid the pitfalls of Zimbabwe’s land reform policies.
Are Errol Musk’s Views Out of Touch?
After Errol’s comments sparked a significant reaction, especially from Podcast & Chill hosts and listeners, the question remains: Are Errol Musk’s views genuinely out of touch with the realities many South Africans face daily? His dismissive take on issues like racism, apartheid’s legacy, and economic inequality has certainly raised eyebrows.
Many listeners and social media users are questioning whether Errol Musk truly understands the complex dynamics of South Africa or if his privileged position clouds his judgment.
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