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.
Today’s Business Day carries an interesting opinion piece on defamation and the Ronald Suresh Roberts case. It makes some of the same points made on this Blog last week. So far no one has stepped forward to defend Mr Roberts or to attack the judge. Why not?
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