"When the British came to our country, they said everything we are doing was barbaric, was wrong, inferior in whatever way. Bear in mind that I'm a freedom fighter and I fought to free myself, also for my culture to be respected.
"And I don't know why they are continuing thinking that their culture is more superior than others, those who might have said so.
"I am very clear on these issues, I've not looked down upon any culture of anyone ... and no one has been given an authority to judge others.
"The British have done that before, as they colonised us, and they continue to do this, and it's an unfortunate thing. If people want an engagement, I'm sure we will engage on that issue," - South African President Jacob Zuma to the The Star (cited on iol.co.za)
Culural imperialism, political imperialism, slavery: All because someone has to enlighten the "Dark Continent".
Do Africa's "benefactors" really have the MORAL capacity or standing to do it?
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