Yes, It’s 2017, But You Wouldn’t Think So If You Read This Badly Navigated Take On ‘Coloured Culture’ – WBNews

A self-published South African book that navigated “coloured culture” so badly it caused an outcry will be revised, said the lead author. The authors wrote pompously about how to avoid an “awkward situation resulting from a minor cultural difference” in South Africa, but did it so offensively they ignited a social media storm when the book was picked up again this week. “I thought it was satire but this is non-fiction,” wrote an outraged Deirdre (@KlapperOlieAfro) on Twitter at the weekend when she found it at the weekend. Her disgust sparked similar responses online. ‘Coloured culture’ as portrayed in the book Rainbow Nation Navigation.I thought it was satire but this is non-fiction pic.twitter.com/TU56DAV1bf – Deirdre (@KlapperOlieAfro) February 11, 2017 The book is “Rainbow Nation Navigation: A practical guide to South African culture”, written by Paula Marais, Carl Marais, Nicola Marais, David van Wijk, Bulelwa Mfingwana and Teri Glass. It was published by Logogog Press — directors Paula Marais and David van Wijk — in Sandton, a few years ago. On Sunday, lead author Paula Marais promised a rewrite of “Rainbow Nation Navigation” and asked for input. “Due to recent feedback from the Coloured community, the publishers (Logogog) have decided to update the Coloured section of RNN. The book’s biggest aim is to create understanding between races and cultures in South Africa. So if you identify as part of this community, they are open for your input. Please email info[at]logogog.com with any feedback on what you believe most typifies the culture…more detail