A new ‘opportunity’ for Indians

REFUGEE ADMISSIONS FOR SA MINORITIES

- MONISHKA GOVENDER

ROBIN Naidoo, chairperson of the Indian Land Claimants Association (Ilca), believes there is hope for Indian South Africans as the US opens its doors to minorities facing discrimination.

According to the US embassy and consulates in South Africa, the refugee admissions programme for South Africans, according to President Donald Trump’s executive order, now includes disfavoured minorities — Indians and coloureds — who are victims of unjust racial discrimination.

Robin Naidoo is among the first Indians who is considering applying for the “opportunity”.

Naidoo was initially upset when Indians were not awarded the same opportunities as the 49 Afrikaners who left for the US on May 13.

He said he was delighted that minorities in South Africa could apply for “asylum” in the US.

“I am extremely grateful that the doors to the US are opened to all minorities. Our future growth has been stifled by over 200 laws in the country and sadly I believe the ANC discriminates against

tough life in the northern hemisphere.

“It appears that other minority groups could also get refugee status.

“Indians who take up the opportunity would find themselves isolated in this First World country, notwithstanding a growing Indian community. Severe prejudice still exists in the America of today.