A deep-seated and sustained anger against sexual violence is emerging in South Africa. AIDS Healthcare Foundation/FlickrRape is never far from the headlines in South Africa. But while protests about corruption and service delivery are common, sexual violence is not an issue that often brings people to the streets. A university in one of the country’s small towns is changing … [Read more...] about Angry student protests have put rape back on South Africa’s agenda | The Conversation
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University protests are important – but school fees also matter | The Conversation
School fee exemptions that are meant to help poor families can actually cause them major problems. Siphiwe Sibeko/ReutersIt costs more to send a child to some of South Africa’s elite private schools than it does to cover tuition at many universities. This is just one reason among many that it’s time for a commission on school funding. The school fee system also needs urgent … [Read more...] about University protests are important – but school fees also matter | The Conversation
Warning that student protests could pick up again in 2016
Johannesburg – Students representatives from several universities said they could not guarantee that students would not return to the streets in protest when academic activities resumed in 2016. The group met with Parliament’s Portfolio Committee on Higher Education in Johannesburg on Thursday, where they advised that it was best that resolutions be made before the … [Read more...] about Warning that student protests could pick up again in 2016
Kenya and South Africa shelve protests against International Criminal Court – South Africa
Kenya and South Africa shelve protests against International Criminal Court Two of the most powerful African nations, Kenya and South Africa, have led the attack on the ICC, accusing the international court of being biased against Africa. Both have threatened to become the first nations ever to withdraw from the 123-country court. Read more on The Globe and Mail This … [Read more...] about Kenya and South Africa shelve protests against International Criminal Court – South Africa
What architects must learn from South African student protests | The Conversation
Grim, single sex workers' hostels are still common in South Africa's economic capital Johannesburg. Siphiwe Sibeko/Reuters2015 has been a year of protest and struggle at South Africa’s universities. The environment remains highly charged. Academics are trying to establish where they stand. How does it affect me? Should I support it, or steer clear? I believe the … [Read more...] about What architects must learn from South African student protests | The Conversation
