Instead of discouraging pupils from speaking in their mother tongue, we should rather question why, so long after our transition, white pupils still can’t speak or understand the predominant African language in their area.
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In his first official act, Leon Schreiber extended the temporary concession for foreign nationals awaiting the outcome of visa, waiver and appeal applications until 31 December.
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Not only have Israel killed almost 33000 people of which 13000 are children, but by cutting off water, food and aid supplies, they are directly responsible for a growing number of deaths through starvation.
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A few years ago, when he was still President, Jacob Zuma suggested that a university should be built on Robben Island and pregnant teenagers should be sent there to be educated.
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I’m also tired of the platitudes of government when it comes to GBV. I want all of the politicians to stand up and say: “Real men don’t hurt women and girls” and for all the law enforcement agencies to take this seriously.
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As I have said before, Israel has a right to defend itself, but it does not have the right – morally or in terms of international law - to bomb hospitals, ambulances, UN schools and civilian neighbourhoods.
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In a country where many terrible things happen on a daily basis the inaction around this issue is most probably one of the most shameful things. So let’s all sign the petition and call on decent men to speak out.
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To all the children, their brave carers, as well as the pensioners of this country, like Masa I want to say: “I’m so sorry, for how you were failed by those who were supposed to have protected you.”
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Surely, we can all accept by now that what children ultimately need is to grow up in happy, loving households, something that is totally possible irrespective of the sexual orientation of the parent/s.
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