Somebody asked me what i thought a democratic country was... I have my own ideas not what the encyclopedia of South African government dictates

Well I guess to me, and I am not hugely into politics, a Democratic country equals freedom of speech, freedom of rights etc. I was born into apartheid South Africa but never fully was aware of the actual reality of it. I went to a Christian school which was multi racial from the age of six, and my best friend and those of my sisters were of another colour…. to us there was no difference. Our domestic was treated as a member of the family and was our second mother even giving us hidings etc. I do not believe our Government fathoms what the word "democracy" even means. Fair and equal rights for all no matter your skin colour, age, sex etc. I believe South Africa is on the verge of a reverse apartheid as we claim to be democratic yet a young white South African male is not able to get a job even if he is more suitable then another of a different colour or sex, who applies at the same time - that is autocratic and unfair. The apartheid era is gone and we should live in a country where it is free and equal. I understand due to what our forefathers did, which was inexcusable, that their is hatred amongst the people however this comes out in the younger generation where apartheid was not even a part of their lives, it is there parents who suffered and yet their parents who do not have racism, hatred and violence in their souls. We are now battling with education, medical due to having no funds etc however how does it help to allow all Africans to live here - we give Nigerians a passport taking a South Africans chance at a job. When in a first world country as we aim to be, the Nigerian would be deported immediately if he did not have a valid reason for being here i.e. he could create jobs and improve our economy. I believe the same problem lies with having a Youth leader, Julius Malema, who is a complete dictator and preys on the uneducated to cause hatred, crime and turmoil he has four cars which if sold could support a 100 families + for a year?!?!??!?. With a democratic unbiased non racist youth leader we could bring up a generation of colour blind, trusting and ambitious youth ready to help each other and live in harmony. So I guess in essence this is where I feel South Africa should be headed and what a Democratic Country is : embrace other cultures, live in harmony, equal rights according to your qualifications, and look after your own countrymen before helping those you do not have the means to help. Pray forgive me if I am wrong or unjustified in my beliefs, but I am tired of not being able to drive at night, of having to mistrust a beggar at the corner who could be there just trying to feed his family, of worrying about carrying R 100 on me encase "someone" sees. Not only do we have to watch our backs due to heightened levels of stress and anger, amongst our friends and family, but we are constantly waiting for a stranger on the street to come up behind us and take what is rightfully ours. Don't get me wrong, at a rugby game when our anthem is sung, I get goose bumps and my heart goes out to every homeless person there is- If I could I would support them all. What makes me furious is our "Leaders" who could turn this country around in a positive manner are turning it THE WRONG WAY!