But his move leaves us poorer as a nation and is a sign of our failure
24 February 2020 - 16:34
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University of Witwatersrand Vice-Chancellor Adam Habib at the Solomon Mahlangu House in Braamfontein. Picture: FREDDY MAVUNDA
Yes, let us celebrate Adam Habib for his special place among a select few individuals who have flown the SA flag high.
However, his departure leaves us poorer as a nation, in dire need of true role models and game changers in postapartheid SA.
While we cannot deny that Habib’s new post is further evidence of his status, it is also a sign of our failure and our inability to retain our very best.
Cuthbert Mogadime Via e-mail
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LETTER: Well done to Adam Habib
But his move leaves us poorer as a nation and is a sign of our failure
Yes, let us celebrate Adam Habib for his special place among a select few individuals who have flown the SA flag high.
However, his departure leaves us poorer as a nation, in dire need of true role models and game changers in postapartheid SA.
While we cannot deny that Habib’s new post is further evidence of his status, it is also a sign of our failure and our inability to retain our very best.
Cuthbert Mogadime
Via e-mail
JOIN THE DISCUSSION: Send us an e-mail with your comments. Letters of more than 300 words will be edited for length. Send your letter by e-mail to busday@bdfm.co.za. Anonymous correspondence will not be published. Writers should include a daytime telephone number.
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