Jessica and Tshidi need our support

Jessica and Tshidi need our support

Much has happened and been said about Jessica dos Santos and Tshidi Thamana, the two fashion and beauty models that revealed that their physical beauty doesn’t match their inner beauty. What they said was hurtful and not in line with the vision that most South Africans have; of a united vision of reconciliation and redress. Like most South Africans I felt personally offended and hurt by both these young ladies.

Their subsequent apology and agreement to demonstrate their remorse and lessons learnt has given me hope again. Although these are just 2 individuals, the symbolism of their reconciliatory actions will echo throughout the nation.

Let’s use this as a lesson for all South African. Every South African carries a responsibility; of personally building our new nation. To reconcile and to unite all South Africans. To understand each other particularly those of a different community to our own.

Thank you Jessica and Tshidi for showing South Africa that it’s never too late to repair any harm we may have caused.