There are many people in this country, especially White, Indian and Coloured, whose children have emmigrated to other countries due to the local Governement's policy of Afirmative Action. Up until now I have not really been affected by this trend but have always held a deep sympathy for those parents whose children and grandchildren are far away.
I now fall into the same boat. Maybe not because of Affirmative Action but because of the career path my son has taken. Jobs in his line are not easily available in South Africa and so he is over in New Zealand eyeing out the potential of a new life for himself while he watches the Rugby World Cup.
The prospect of him living so far away is dauntling but maybe this is the opportunity we have all been waiting for to follow the footsteps of our fore fathers and find new ground where we can all live and work together happily. Somewhere where our skills would be appreciated and nurtured.
My life motto has always been 'sit back and let life take its course - what will be will be'
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