THULI: ADAM HABIB IS NOT RACIST!
08 April 2021
Professor Adam Habib. Photo: Felix Dlangamandla.
Former public protector Thuli Madonsela, writers Palesa Morudu and Justice Malala, and University of South Africa law professor Barney Pityana have penned a letter to support Professor Adam Habib in his racism row.
They say that Habib, director at the London School of Oriental and African Studies (SOAS), is not racist.
Habib was widely criticised for his use of the n-word during a Zoom meeting with student leaders.
He was asked to step aside while the university investigates the matter.
SOAS students and academics have called for his sacking.