South Africans Hate Racism, Love Dogs

South African President Jacob Zuma claimed that owning dogs is part of “white culture.”

Dineo Lusenga @DineoLusenga

Just got off the phone with the bf. He's feeding his dogs & cats spending some quality time with them. *As I forward him that Zuma article*

7:24 PM - 27 Dec 12

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This is from the General Secretary of the Congress of South African Trade Unions, who the Mail & Guardian identifies as “one of Zuma’s greatest critics of late.”

David Ilunga Ntengu @davxnt

#Zuma my famly has owned dogs and cats for centuries. JZ we dnt stay in Sandton

6:11 PM - 27 Dec 12

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Bazil the Bulldog @BaziltheBulldog

Zuma needs a history check as the Africanis breed of dogs have been the companion's of Southern Africa's San Bushmen since 800 AD...

9:15 AM - 27 Dec 12

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Ayanda Mlotshwa @AyandaMlotshwa

I'm a dog lover & I love my dalmation, Romeo. He is practically part of my family. I've had 2 labradors before & yes Mr President I'm BLACK!

9:18 AM - 27 Dec 12

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Eng. Barbara Birungi @Eng_Precious

Our Ancestors used dogs for hunting, even long before the white man came. m.news24.com/news24/SouthAf…

8:10 PM - 27 Dec 12

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A photo of a young Nelson Mandela with his dog circulated:

As well as a photo of President Obama with his dog, Bo.