![]() Numerous newspaper articles and on-air debates relate the powerful effect this song has in social situations such as at pubs, parties, schools and sporting events. The refrain means: De la Rey, De la Rey, will you come and lead the Afrikaners? The refrain of this song " De la Rey, De la Rey, sal jy die Boere kom lei" has struck a chord with White Afrikaners in an astounding way. He was regarded as one of the greatest military leaders during that conflict, one of the most headstrong of the generals at that time and a leading figure of Afrikaner Nationalism. So what is the De la Rey phenomenon?ĭe la Rey is a song about General Koos De la Rey (1847-1914) a Boer general during the Second Boer War. In some ways it is reminiscent of the South Africa of 20 years ago, highlighting the great Right /Left Wing Divide. It has sparked militant and highly charged debate on radio talk shows. For some the song has the status of a National Anthem, for others, it is highly offensive. ![]() Some want the song banned, others are consumed by it. ![]() South Africa has recently been taken by storm by an Afrikaans song entitled "De la Rey." The controversy surrounding the song has made front page coverage from local community papers to the "Times" of New York. "The De la Rey Phenomenon" – More than a Song? ![]()
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