Quote of the week

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.

Report of independent panel on abuses in Wilgenhof men's residence, University of Stellenbosch
29 April 2007

Banned Sowetan Freedom day add

The SABC has declined to broadcast the Freedom Day advert from the Sowetan saying that it borders on hate speech. This is, of course unadulterated rubbish. The mandarins at the SABC obviously banned the add because it could be interpreted as criticising the government for not doing better…
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