Linda Fekisi
A debating session of the Ubuntu Sustained Dialogue was held at the DF Malherbe House yesterday afternoon. The theme Embracing African values through Diversity discussed between speakers.Speakers participating at the assembly made up two teams which were the university team and the Ubuntu Sustained Dialogue team. Thato Masthusa,Rashied Adams and Craig Spitaels were proposing while Mody Motholo and Mulondi Dzebu were the opposition team. This debating programme was initiated early this year by Sello Mazibuko and Tebogo Rakhongoana. After the first debate session the number of students involved with the programme have increased. Thato Masthusa says being amongst those who joined she encourages more people to take part as she has grown with Ubuntu. The Dialogue provides a non-racial platform for students at the University of the Free State to express themselves on diversity issues. It is supported by the International Institute for Studies in Race, Reconciliation & Social Justice. Tarryn Nell spoke on behalf of Kovsie HIV/Aids Centre.
Why was it seen imperative that the event of this nature take place?
ReplyDeleteHow did the participants get involved?
What is the underlying basis of the debate? Change people's perceptions about blacks and whites, learn to live together despite the colour of our skin etc? How long is it going to continue for? All these questions which I'm sure our readers would want answered in this article, were not answered. You also mentioned Ubuntu. What is it and how does the debate encourage the spirit of Ubuntu? The story is not complete I'm sorry; however, your efford is highly appreciated. Thank you