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South Africa: No Elon, DEI Must Not Die, and Here's How We Can Make It Stick
opinion We know that diversity wins in business as in life, but why is it such a struggle to create truly diverse and inclusive workplaces? New research digs deep to explore how leaders in South Africa can bring about real change. Diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) seems to have become something of a political lightning rod in the US political and culture wars.
No Elon, DEI musn't DIE – here’s how we can make it stick
Diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) seems to have become something of a political lightning rod in the US political and culture wars. Last December, Elon Musk posted on his social media platform, X (formerly Twitter), that “DEI must DIE”, and this week, motorcycle maker Harley-Davidson became the latest manufacturer to drop DEI initiatives amid sustained pressure from anti-DEI activist Robby Starbuck.
South Africa: We Need Gags With Happy Endings - Not Pulled Tight Over Our Mouths
opinion By John VlismasThe Hate Speech Bill needs to clearly outline what we are trying to achieve by passing it and must be worded precisely and with care, so that it may be a useful and enduring piece of legislation that will take our Constitution to new heights. The much-quoted preamble to our Constitution was described by the author, Henry Rollins, as an example of mankind on its tiptoes, reaching for greater heights.
We need gags with happy endings - not pulled tight over our mouths
The Hate Speech Bill needs to clearly outline what we are trying to achieve by passing it and must be worded precisely and with care, so that it may be a useful and enduring piece of legislation that will take our Constitution to new heights. The much-quoted preamble to our Constitution was described by the author, Henry Rollins, as an example of mankind on its tiptoes, reaching for greater heights.
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