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
24 December 2008

Happy holidays

I would like to wish the readers of this Blog a happy holiday. Thanks for your support over the past year. Without you this Blog would have been far less lively and thought provoking. Many of you have taught me new things this year and even if you did not, I enjoyed sparring with you. I hope you all have a great 2009, filled with love, light and blessings. Viva the Constitution! Viva democracy! Viva freedom of speech!

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