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Why have university protests been so violent?

Factors that fuel male aggression are key to understanding this worrying phenomenon

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Dirty communal toilets cause stink in house

“Sometimes I cannot even cook because the smell from the toilets is overwhelming”

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News | 21 October 2016

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“The mine has finished him and he can die anytime”

The terrible toll of silicosis on miners’ families

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Opinion | 21 October 2016

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Hundreds take part in CPUT general assembly

Students demand insourcing and return of arrested students

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Brief | 20 October 2016

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Student leader Shaeera Kalla shot multiple times

Police accused of firing rubber bullets from close range when her back was turned to them

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News | 20 October 2016

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SCA rules on UCT’s “Shackville Five”

In other UCT news, a security guard is in hospital in serious condition

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News | 20 October 2016

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Authorities finally move against Australian mining company

Tormin accused of breaching environmental licence

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Analysis | 20 October 2016

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State unresponsive to Imbali residents lack of water

Councillor “has water in her house but we have no water for months now” says resident

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Brief | 20 October 2016

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Silicosis case: thousands of women could lose out

Women’s work caring for sick miners is invisible

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Opinion | 20 October 2016

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Cycling school helps young people from townships live their dream

“One day a champion will emerge” says founder

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Feature | 20 October 2016

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Fees Must Fall: 46 arrests so far in East London

Arrests at Walter Sisulu and Fort Hare

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Brief | 19 October 2016

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Backlash from staff and alumni against UCT executive

University receives PAIA request, and two petitions calling for it to open

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News | 19 October 2016

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Black women should celebrate their hair, says Congolese photographer

Robert Kissolo’s exhibition “Obsession” focuses on hair

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Feature | 19 October 2016

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Mfuleni land occupied following dispute

Backyarders frustrated at delays

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News | 19 October 2016

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Protesters clash with private security on UCT

Student leader says protests will continue

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News | 18 October 2016

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Wits staff protest against police on campus

Executive says attendance high in majority of classes

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