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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
3 May 2007

Monty Python and the life of Thabo

Xolela Mangcu once again hits the nail on the head in his column in today’s Business Day. He deals, in the context of a third term for President Thabo Mbeki, with the same issue of leadership that I touch on below. Read it.
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