Comments for Restitution Foundation

Comment on Real restitution is about real dignity for everyone – Mzonke Poni, Abahlali baseMjondolo Western Cape by Lowri

Lowri — Tue, 29 Nov 2011 17:14:01 +0000

I completely agree with you, I am currently researching restitution and would love to interview you via email. Would this be possible?

Comment on Deon’s story by Anne Fredericks

Anne Fredericks — Mon, 19 Sep 2011 09:33:41 +0000

Please keep me updated with your newsletters.

Comment on The Most Rev Dr Thabo Makgoba, Anglican Archbishop of Cape Town by Walter Loening

Walter Loening — Thu, 01 Sep 2011 09:34:35 +0000

Your Grace,
I would lke to respond to your ‘practical and restorative’ suggestion:

A recent excellent op-ed article in the Cape Times raised the possibility of converting the old Athlone power station into an engineering college workshop for young people to learn simple as well as advaced engineering skills. this would offer large engineneering firms an opportunity to invest funds and skills to very practical purposes with great potential.

To me this would be opportunity ‘to do the right thing’ as you put it so very aptly.
Walter Loening.

Comment on Different understandings of the meaning of reconciliation (Prof Julian Müller, Deputy Dean, Faculty of Theology, University of Pretoria) by Magda Kopp

Magda Kopp — Mon, 29 Aug 2011 22:23:08 +0000

True restitution and reconciliation starts at the Cross of Jesus Christ. He is the only source through which we can forgive and be forgiven. Any effort from a human perspective will fail. Without Jesus Christ the problem will not be solved.

Comment on The National Dialogue by Muhammed Haron

Muhammed Haron — Mon, 29 Aug 2011 08:00:21 +0000

Many thanks for this initiative. It is indeed something that has been long overdue and critical for us as South Africans. Perhaps this effort might assist in working towards leveling the playing fields. Whilst we are not that optimistic in the light of crime and corruption that has become endemic, we are still of the view that any effort during these trying times is still worth it.

Comment on The Scars of Apartheid – The Silent Killer (Floris Brown, Worcester Poet, Member of Worcester Hope and Reconciliation Process) by Walter Loening

Walter Loening — Sun, 28 Aug 2011 19:18:31 +0000

Thank you for reminding us of this ghastly occurrence and in particular the lack of visible response of the White community.
It might be a salutary exercise for group of representatives of all the major Christian denominations in Worcester to embark on a search for the survivors of the victims and their families at present. If they were to go out to the homes of these people in mixed groups of for example three representatives to establish the spiritual, social and physical wellbeing of these people at present it could have a profound effect on all participants.
It may well call for an extensive process of healing of memories.

Comment on The Most Rev Dr Thabo Makgoba, Anglican Archbishop of Cape Town by Peter

Peter — Tue, 16 Aug 2011 06:06:49 +0000

This is a very caring response. I am not happy about the fact that the wealthy (corporations and individuals) could simply buy their way out of guilt and responsibility – it takes more than that. It takes a caring ACTION. This needs further thought.

Comment on Aware and Accountable: my story – Elize Morkel by Natasha Siebritz

Natasha Siebritz — Wed, 27 Jul 2011 17:01:13 +0000

Thank you for your honesty, sincerity and commitment to redress the injustices. I am deeply moved by your “conversion” and preparedness to turn the tide. God bless you!!

Comment on Restitution is important because the youth in South Africa is fed-up! – Msizi Cele, Public Square Foundation by Julia Swain

Julia Swain — Fri, 22 Jul 2011 02:02:58 +0000

This looks fantastic. Be encouraged and press on. When my husband and I worked to run the SYMSA conferences prior to the 94 elections, we knew God was challenging us to prepare Christians for a new and different role in the future of South Africa. A think tank like you have is a melting pot of ideas out of which great vision can come for constructive change going forward. May God bless you as you meet and share. God save Africa!!

Comment on Aware and Accountable: my story – Elize Morkel by Elize Morkel

Elize Morkel — Wed, 13 Jul 2011 15:19:27 +0000

Hi Sandy
I agree with you re the elitism of our profession and the need for structural changes. I am also a teacher of narrative practices and work at multiplying my skills by teaching to various professionals working in the field of counselling – pastoral therapists, social workers, pastors etc. If we take into account that more than 80% SA ‘ns belong to faith communities, I feel hopeful about what can be achieved by developing the skills of people who work in the contexts of faith communities. You might like to check out my website: elize@elizemorkel.co.za. It is a drop in the ocean, but I do see ripples that I find encouraging.
Nice to be connected!
Thanks for responding.
Warmly
Elize