South Africa|Gauteng

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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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Wits: The Assembly that wasn’t (or perhaps was)

Why an apparent consensus between management and Fallists broke down

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Analysis | 8 October 2016

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Wits international students worry about possible loss of academic year

"I need to pay rent, I need to eat. If they shut down today, it will be difficult for me to stay in South Africa next year."

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News | 6 October 2016

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Habib commits to securing Wits

Apologises to university for protesters disrupting Braamfontein campus yesterday

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News | 4 October 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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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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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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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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Corrupt police and drug dealers - Jo’burg’s criminal ecosystem

Police taking drug money is an open secret

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Opinion | 26 September 2016

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In photos: Wits students clash with security

Second day of violence on campus

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Photo Essay | 20 September 2016

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ANC protests against itself

Pro- and anti-Zuma factions face off at Luthuli House

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Photo Essay | 5 September 2016

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Caster Semenya returns home to adoring crowd and fawning politician

Short video of her arrival and press conference at OR Tambo airport

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Video | 24 August 2016

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In photos: Fans greet South African Olympians

Wonderful atmosphere at JHB airport

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Photo Essay | 23 August 2016

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Here’s what Diepsloot residents want their newly elected councillors to do

But lack of availability of councillors does not bode well

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News | 18 August 2016