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.
Serious slap in the face for the SCA
I have been rather critical of the Supreme Court of Appeal (SCA) in the past and have argued that it has not always embraced the values of the Constitution and the changes the advent of the new Constitution requires in our legal culture. But in recent years the SCA has improved and I was therefore surprised by the ANC resolution to downgrade this court.
Here is my take on this matter published in the Mail & Guardian on Friday.
