HumanRightsDay Our late and beloved Archbishop Emeritus Desmond Tutu once said: “Don’t raise your voice, improve your argument.”
His words may as well have fallen on cold, hard stones. On Monday, when we celebrate Human Rights Day, a march to protest against xenophobia has been prohibited on the grounds of safety.
The march, organised by a coalition of groups concerned at rising anti-foreigner sentiment, drew threats from Operation Dudula, and police apparently could not guarantee the safety of marchers. ..A subscription gives you full digital access to all Sunday Times content.Registered on the BusinessLIVE, Business Day or Financial Mail websites? Sign in with the same details.
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