Is South Africa’s head coach a ‘dead man walking’? Is it just a matter of time before the paperwork is finalised and he is dismissed? The tone of the seven-page charge sheet issued by his employers, Cricket South Africa, would indicate that the relationship between them has irretrievably broken down and that, even if he is found not guilty, his position has become untenable.
Racial history in our country has a painful past. It is difficult enough to talk about it, never mind, write about it. Well done on a balanced article. But what do you mean "Mark Boucher will almost certainly be cleared of charges of racism...?"
Are you suggesting the case against Boucher is mere window-dressing so that the suits can appear to be doing something about racism?
I also find it strange, why only Mark Boucher was singled out publicly for sanction. Surely, this issue of racism or subliminal racism was institutionalised within the team culture and it can't just be Mark Boucher who should be facing the music.
The original goal of the SJN was supposed to be a tough but positive step forward, instead it's looking like a witch hunt now. The charges on Boucher seem very frivolous, but if there's a political desire to get him out they could stick or at least make him leave. Looking at it from a distance, I don't think that would be a positive move in the long term.
We have just beaten the world's most powerful team on our own shores, instead of that we have this as the headline news - what an own goal.
Thanks Neil, you are spot on as always. When I had the pleasure of working for CSA around 2007 - 2010, I got the distinct impression that Boucher was exactly as you describe him. He only lets a few people in to his inner circle and seems to ignore the rest.
I never got the impression that he was racist in any way.
Perhaps as a rebuttal witness, like say Makhaya Ntini should be called. See what he thinks of all this , see whether this pandering and pc correctness stands up or that Mark Boucher is a racist . Like my folks who still live there , all this leaves a bitter taste. No, doubt I wish South Africa well. I do however have to support Cricket Australia despite their sanctimonious , hypocritical and arrogant players and followers. The main reason for this would be job reservation, some form of racism perpetrated against me.
Hi Neil.
Racial history in our country has a painful past. It is difficult enough to talk about it, never mind, write about it. Well done on a balanced article. But what do you mean "Mark Boucher will almost certainly be cleared of charges of racism...?"
Are you suggesting the case against Boucher is mere window-dressing so that the suits can appear to be doing something about racism?
I also find it strange, why only Mark Boucher was singled out publicly for sanction. Surely, this issue of racism or subliminal racism was institutionalised within the team culture and it can't just be Mark Boucher who should be facing the music.
The original goal of the SJN was supposed to be a tough but positive step forward, instead it's looking like a witch hunt now. The charges on Boucher seem very frivolous, but if there's a political desire to get him out they could stick or at least make him leave. Looking at it from a distance, I don't think that would be a positive move in the long term.
We have just beaten the world's most powerful team on our own shores, instead of that we have this as the headline news - what an own goal.
Thanks Neil, you are spot on as always. When I had the pleasure of working for CSA around 2007 - 2010, I got the distinct impression that Boucher was exactly as you describe him. He only lets a few people in to his inner circle and seems to ignore the rest.
I never got the impression that he was racist in any way.
Perhaps as a rebuttal witness, like say Makhaya Ntini should be called. See what he thinks of all this , see whether this pandering and pc correctness stands up or that Mark Boucher is a racist . Like my folks who still live there , all this leaves a bitter taste. No, doubt I wish South Africa well. I do however have to support Cricket Australia despite their sanctimonious , hypocritical and arrogant players and followers. The main reason for this would be job reservation, some form of racism perpetrated against me.