South Africa in the news: Students Clash With Police In Protests Against Tuition And Race In South Africa: Copyright 2016 NPR. To see more, visit http://www.npr.org/. Italian fashion brand Moschino is causing controversy with its pill-themed 2017 collection. Randy Anderson of Eden House Recovery Services is pushing stores not to sell the clothing. Sweet Home …
South Africa in the news: South Africa’s research output will be the biggest victim of student protests: It will cost around R600 million to repair the damage caused by student protests across South Africa. That’s according to the country’s Minister of Higher Education and Training. I’d suggest that this figure is merely the tip of …
The trauma caused by violent protests can be acute, but is largely ignored: Reuters/Siphiwe Sibeko Public protests are a regular feature in many countries. People routinely take to their cities’ streets to make demands. Some protests turn violent. Physical injuries are common. But what about the less obvious, unintended emotional consequences? Professor of psychiatry Christopher …
Why unemployed graduates will ignore Zimbabwe’s ban on protests: Unemployed graduates are among those demanding political change in Zimbabwe. Philimon Bulawayo/Reuters Zimbabwe is in the throes of a popular revolt. Since May 2016 hundreds of activists – informal traders, unemployed young people and others – have hit the capital’s streets to protest against President Robert …
Why the Oromo protests mark a change in Ethiopia’s political landscape: Ethiopian migrants, all members of the Oromo community of Ethiopia living in Malta, protest against the Tigray-minority government Reuters Country-wide demonstrations by the Oromo in Ethiopia have flared up again. Ethiopia’s authorities reacted with heavy force, resulting in the death of 100 civilians. The …
South Africa in the news: Tsvangirai Blasts Mantashe Claims Zim Protests Were Sponsored: Harare, July 16, 2016 – MDC-T leader Morgan Tsvangirai has dismissed claims by South Africa’s ruling African National Congress (ANC) secretary general Gwede Mantashe Zimbabwe’s recent protests were being sponsored by the west. Zimbabwe recently …: “South Africa” – BingNews ‘Violent protests …
South Africa in the news: Zimbabwe police fire teargas as protests turn violent: Crisis is worsening’ – Last week hundreds blocked the Beitbridge border post, which links Zimbabwe with its southern neighbour South Africa, to demonstrate against a government ban on importing many basic foodstuffs. At least 71 people were arrested.: “South Africa” – BingNews …
South Africa in the news: Violent South Africa protests expose ANC internal rifts: Violent protests in South Africa that have left at least two people dead and paralysed areas around Pretoria, the capital, have laid bare the extent of bitter internal struggles within the ruling African National Congress as it heads into crucial elections.: “South …
South Africa in the news: Worse South African election protests are still coming: She said recent protests were nothing compared to what South Africa would see after the elections because issues affecting communities were not being addressed. “We need to have a serious dialogue about democracy because there is no democracy in these …: “South …
South Africa: What Architects Must Learn From South African Student Protests 2015 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 protests … Read …