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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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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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Heated CPUT assembly disintegrates after vice-chancellor leaves

Students welcome news that suspension of two students has been lifted

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News | 7 October 2016

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UCT “Shackville” protesters appear in court

Outcome of this case might be dependent on SJC one

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Brief | 7 October 2016

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Fort Hare students evicted from residence

SRC and management trade accusations

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Brief | 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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Story of a dirty town

Rubbish piles up in Lusikisiki

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News | 7 October 2016

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NMMU students appeal to business

Protesters march to PE Business Chamber

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News | 7 October 2016

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Centre for disabled children closes

Attempts to get more support from Eastern Cape government were fruitless

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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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UCT protesters released on bail

Masixole Mlandu, Sibusiso Mpendulo and Zukisa Sokhaya supported by large crowd

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News | 6 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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Happy Valley: where people get their lives back on track

Shelter treats homeless people with dignity

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Photo Essay | 6 October 2016

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Wildebeestkuil residents have been waiting 15 years for their land

A stone's throw away but no land in sight

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Opinion | 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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The poll at Wits was meaningless

Rights can't be voted away

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