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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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Cycling school helps young people from townships live their dream

“One day a champion will emerge” says founder

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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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Backlash from staff and alumni against UCT executive

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

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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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Mfuleni land occupied following dispute

Backyarders frustrated at delays

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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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News | 18 October 2016

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Effective systemic tests aid quality education

Sadtu's reason for opposing them don't stand scrutiny

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WSU student arrested as protests continue

Workers join student protest

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Brief | 18 October 2016

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Activist to get compensated following police assault

Ayanda Kota was beaten while in custody in Grahamstown police station

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News | 18 October 2016

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All-girls clubs get off the ground in KwaZulu-Natal

DREAMS project draws in 2,000 girls

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News | 18 October 2016

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Social grants: victims of deductions protest in Durban

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News | 18 October 2016

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Accusations of assault at UCT: What really happened?

Max Price has laid complaints of assault, and Lindsay Maasdorp accused Price of assault

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