Such traditions that are culturally embedded in the white, male, Afrikaans culture and history, which are the basis of the Nagligte traditions, do not foster inclusion of other groups that must now form the new majority of the SU student body. Wilgenhoffers do not seem to appreciate the negative impact of their culture and rituals on the personal rights of certain individuals. This is because they elevate belonging to the Wilgenhof group above the rights of the individual.
Granting them [Schabir Shaik and Eugene de Kock] presidential pardons will create a perception that the politically connected can get away with everything. This is more like condoning serious crimes and it is going to make a fight against crime a lot harder. – Stephen Friedman in The Citizen
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