In South Africa, a protest against foreigners turns violent. Why was it allowed to go ahead?: South African police fire rubber bullets to avert a confrontation between foreigners and anti-immigrant marchers in Pretoria on Feb. 24, 2017. South African police fire rubber bullets to avert a confrontation between foreigners and anti-immigrant marchers in Pretoria on Feb. 24, 2017. … [Read more...] about In South Africa, a protest against foreigners turns violent. Why was it allowed to go ahead?
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Calm restored to #Braamfontein following violent clashes overnight
Calm restored to #Braamfontein following violent clashes overnight: Violent scenes unfolded between students protesters and police on Friday evening in Braamfontein. ...... Source: WN.com - Southafrica News Representations to the NPA pointless, says Gordhan's lawyers: The finance minister’s legal team says Shaun Abrahams is clearly not willing to give him a fair hearing. … [Read more...] about Calm restored to #Braamfontein following violent clashes overnight
Why student protests in South Africa have turned violent | The Conversation
Why student protests in South Africa have turned violent: A student tries to stem her bleeding during clashes at the University of the Witwatersrand. Siphiwe Sibeko/Reuters“Burn to be heard.” This chilling statement has been doing the rounds through word of mouth and social media on South African campuses in recent weeks. The message has to be taken seriously. Buildings and … [Read more...] about Why student protests in South Africa have turned violent | The Conversation
South Africa Universities Close Amid Violent Tuition Protests
South Africa Universities Close Amid Violent Tuition Protests: Like many South African university students, Nontsikelelo Selleo is angry. And, like many young black South Africans, she says she struggles financially, but has yet to see the equality and prosperity promised with the end of apartheid two decades ago. Read the full article by here: Johannesburg, South Africa News … [Read more...] about South Africa Universities Close Amid Violent Tuition Protests
Facts show South Africa has not become more violent since democracy | The Conversation
Facts show South Africa has not become more violent since democracy: A man walks through a field of crosses erected near Pretoria, South Africa, to honour mostly white farmers who have died in farm attacks. Reuters/Juda NgwenyaGiven the weight people place on crime as an indicator of national health in South Africa, there is an urgent need for demystification around crime … [Read more...] about Facts show South Africa has not become more violent since democracy | The Conversation
