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Tide turns at Wits

Fewer protesters and fewer disruptions, but student turnout still low

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News | 11 October 2016

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Wits academics call for minimal security to allow teaching to continue

Over 500 sign petition

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News | 11 October 2016

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In photos: Wits violence spills into Braamfontein

University administration commits to staying open

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Photo Essay | 10 October 2016

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Activist returns home after detention by Israel

Leigh Ann Naidoo took part in a campaign to raise awareness of the blockade of Gaza

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Photo | 7 October 2016

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Student demands must be taken seriously, says Justice Khampepe

Constitutional Court judge calls for all sides to listen to each other

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News | 7 October 2016

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Which universities are open and which are not

A look at 26 tertiary institutions

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News | 6 October 2016

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Opposing groups protest at Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University

#OpenNMMU versus #FeesMustFall

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News | 5 October 2016

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Cape Town’s universities shut down

Wits also closed till end of week

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News | 5 October 2016

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In photos: Violent clashes at Wits

Several protesters and one police officer injured

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News | 4 October 2016

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Mayhem at UCT

Campus blocked, classes disrupted and no clarity on what happens next

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News | 3 October 2016

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UCT students speak out against disruptions

“I have to pay my NSFAS loan back next year. Are they going to help me pay that loan back?”

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News | 3 October 2016

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Keep universities open

Consequences of a shutdown will be terrible

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GroundView | 30 September 2016

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Thousands of students and staff hold silent protest for UCT to stay open

About 100 #FeesMustFall students continue to call for shutdown

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News | 30 September 2016

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Ihron Rensburg commits to keeping University of Johannesburg open

But three academics ask for security guards to be removed

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News | 29 September 2016

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The economics of African women’s hair

School protests for rule changes are not only about race and identity

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Analysis | 15 September 2016

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GroundUp response to complaint about publishing photo and name of child

We believe we have acted ethically

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Analysis | 13 September 2016