KEVIN MCCALLUM: To knee or not to knee
That sense of being uncomfortable, that need to be seen to be doing something and nothing at the same time, makes me uncomfortable
On Thursday afternoon, as South Africans fretted about whether the next stage of load-shedding will be two, three, four or, hopefully, an “exit stage left” for those still-dodgy Eskom officials fighting the bad fight, far too many of our country folk were getting themselves into a lather about a show of power of another kind in a country far, far away.
The power of the knee and the raised fist, either on their own or a combination of the two, can make grown men and women (also either on their own or a combination of the two) quiver with rage, to fall on bended knees and plead to their gods to strike down with fury those who dare to, er, take the knee against racism. ..
Would you like to comment on this article?
Sign up (it's quick and free) or sign in now.
Please read our Comment Policy before commenting.
Subscribe now to unlock this article.
Support BusinessLIVE’s award-winning journalism for R129 per month (digital access only).
There’s never been a more important time to support independent journalism in SA. Our subscription packages now offer an ad-free experience for readers.
Cancel anytime.
Questions? Email helpdesk@businesslive.co.za or call 0860 52 52 00. Got a subscription voucher? Redeem it now.