The weight of a word: Why "Token" is never just a word
A Setswana proverb reminds us that words, once spoken, cannot be recalled. This truth resonated deeply while watching the Madlanga Commission, where the word "token" momentarily overshadowed evidence, revealing how language can diminish dignity and perpetuate historical wounds for many South Africans.
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