South Africa

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Doctors and nurses out of touch with patient experiences

UCT study results “a cause for concern”

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News | 29 September 2016

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Police and students clash in Grahamstown

University concerned by video footage showing heavy-handed police response

Text by Yasthiel Devraj. Photos by Greg Roxburgh.

Photo Essay | 29 September 2016

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In photos: clashes at University of Johannesburg

Media blocked from entering campus, and students and security throw stones at each other

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Photo Essay | 28 September 2016

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Hangberg man’s court case postponed for 27th time

“The court has become like my other job”, says Santonio Jonkers

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News | 28 September 2016

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Max Price’s plea to students: “Don’t sacrifice your futures”

UCT’s vice-chancellor warns of serious consequences if shutdown continues next week

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News | 28 September 2016

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Universities on knife-edge as protests continue

Negotiations deadlocked at several campuses

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News | 28 September 2016

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Khayelitsha residents accuse City officials of corruption

In a complaint lodged with the City, the residents allege they have to pay bribes to prevent their shacks being demolished

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News | 28 September 2016

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Adam Habib: Wits is reaching a point of no return

Vice-Chancellor speaks on the student protests, a poll on whether Wits should resume lectures, and the consequences of a shutdown

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Interview | 28 September 2016

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Xolobeni goes to court over community rights versus mining

Case will shed light on land ownership and customary law

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Law | 28 September 2016

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Masiphumelele hearing postponed again

Lawyers step down because of lack of funds

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Brief | 27 September 2016

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Lesotho nationals worried they will miss permit deadline

Many still await documents that they need to complete application

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Brief | 27 September 2016

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Fight crime like you fought apartheid, police officer tells Khayelitsha residents

Community Policing Commitment signed

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Brief | 27 September 2016

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Wits to run poll: Should university reopen?

SRC president threatens to make country ungovernable if free education demand not met

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Brief | 27 September 2016

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No compensation for Zimbabwean worker who lost his arm

Kudzanai Gavaza struggles to survive

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News | 27 September 2016

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Victory for critics of Lonmin royalties deal

Court reinstates members of traditional council

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News | 27 September 2016

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Fort Hare stayaway continues, but WSU operating

“We are anticipating that when the University Council meets it will come back with a decision that favors the students” - WSU SRC member

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News | 26 September 2016