Kenneth Good and his deportation
Friday, January 29, 2016
My feeling is that we should engage in politics in our home country, but in countries where we study, we should refrain from activities related to the struggle for political power.
A country’s domestic politics are for its citizens. One’s analysis and conclusions may lead to or imply particular political choices, but as foreign scholars we should not take political action, whether it be writing polemics, organizing political groups, or campaigning in elections.
Batswana who marched peacefully for 'Justice for Tshepi' demanded answers. They have now received a detailed account of police investigation and a promise that the file is with the Directorate of Public Prosecutions (DPP). The real test is whether the state now keeps its word without further prodding. In his address, the minister asked the nation to trust the process. He spoke of rigour, not neglect, and pointed to 10 months of...