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
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Student protests in South Africa have pitted reform against revolution | The Conversation
Most student protests in South Africa during 2015 have been peaceful and organised, but there have been moments of violent confrontation. REUTERS/Sydney SeshibediFor more than two decades, any dialogue about change and decolonisation at South Africa’s universities has been smothered. Conservative institutional practices have remained entrenched. It is undoubtedly important that … [Read more...] about Student protests in South Africa have pitted reform against revolution | The Conversation
Why student leaders should be elected on merit, not party affiliation | The Conversation
A young man wearing an African National Congress shirt joins in student protests in South Africa. Party politics and student politics shouldn't mix. Reuters/Sydney SeshibediUniversity students in South Africa demonstrated high levels of organisation and solidarity during a series of fee protests in October 2015. Once President Jacob Zuma had declared a 0% fee increase for … [Read more...] about Why student leaders should be elected on merit, not party affiliation | The Conversation
Five lessons from Zimbabwe’s game-changing student protests | The Conversation
Protesting students from the University of Zimbabwe take to the streets of Harare in 2001. Howard Burditt/ReutersWhat started as a hashtag – #FeesMustFall – has become a fully fledged movement dominating South Africa’s national conversation. The country is braced for similar protests in 2016. But this historic moment is not without regional precedent. In South Africa’s … [Read more...] about Five lessons from Zimbabwe’s game-changing student protests | The Conversation
Financial exclusion is my reality: Wits student
Although the number of students taking part in the #FeesMustFall protests at Wits University have shrunk significantly, those who know the harsh reality of financial exclusion refuse to return to class. Read the full article by here: Articles relating to Places | johannesburg Submit and get free press releases here: MyPR Free Press Release. Click HERE to submit your … [Read more...] about Financial exclusion is my reality: Wits student
