Condolences are not accountability, and the latter is a cornerstone of working democracy
The irony is that ‘radical’ student demands recruit students into the bourgeoisie and a teaching model that fosters obedience and conformism
15 March 2021 - 17:30
Last week saw nationwide student protests. It was a grimly instructive time, although students were not necessarily learning.
The annual carnival whereby students demand “free, quality, decolonised education for all who qualify” led to the tragic death of an innocent bystander, Mthokozisi Ntumba, a 35-year-old father of three and recent masters graduate...
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