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AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) — Maine should rewrite some of its laws relating to the state corrections department so that the language is not demeaning to people in its system, who are regularly referred to in statutes as “prisoner, inmate or convict,” according to a report that's under review by a lawmaking committee.
Gallo Images/Thulie Dlamini Former president Jacob Zuma uses the metaphor of warfare in his language use with regards to his defiance of appearing at the Zondo commission, despite a Constitutional court ruling. Ansie Maritz Bertus van Rooy write that this allows the former president to construct a version of reality that suits his purposes. Early in February former President Jacob Zuma issued a statement defying a Constitutional Court decision compelling him to appear before the judicial commission probing grand corruption in South Africa. He used a war metaphor to explain why he would be ...
The former South African president is using warfare metaphors to defend himself and persuade his supporters to continue supporting him.
This article first appeared on The Conversation. Early in February former President Jacob Zuma issued a statement defying a Constitutional Court decision compelling him to appear before the judicial commission probing grand corruption in South Africa. He used a war metaphor to explain why he would be a victim if he adhered to the court’s decision. The commission had asked the court to issue an order forcing him to testify before it. Zuma is central to the work of the commission as the allegations that the state had been captured for private benefit happened during his tenure which stretched...
JOHN BISSET/STUFF Sharlene Heaphy, who underwent a kidney transplant in 2018, is giving back to the Christchurch Kidney Society by opening her Christmas-decorated home to the public. OPINION: Every few months, as a new holiday rolls around, the “theme” of stores and town/city centres changes to reflect what’s around the corner. This is perhaps most noticeable at the current time of year when multiple holidays collide to create the holiday season. While some people may grumble at the onslaught of Santa figures, Christmas carols, and menorahs, other people sigh with satisfaction at the...