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Anti-government protests spread across Iran, as 52 arrested

Iranian riot police dispersed protesters shouting anti-government slogans in the western city of Kermanshah on Friday, as protests against corruption and rising prices spread to the capital Tehran. The outbreak of regional unrest reflects growing discontent with the government, as well as concern over the Islamic republic’s costly involvement in[…]

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CPUT campuses to open on Wednesday

All campuses at the Cape Peninsula University of Technology will re-open next week Wednesday. Activities were suspended on Tuesday afternoon following ongoing protests over fees, accommodation and workers’ issues. An independent, external chairperson had earlier this week found four students guilty of being involved in campus disruptions. CPUT says it[…]

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Hangberg residents meet with Councillor, MEC

Hout bay residents have promised to stop their protests for the time being, as it looks to continue engagement with authorities on their grievances. This emerged at a meeting in Hangberg today, attended by MEC for Community Safety Dan Plato and Hout Bay ward councillor Rob Quintas. It follows a[…]

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CPUT protests prompt tight security

Security will be tightened at all Cape Peninsula University of Technology (CPUT) campuses starting on Tuesday following violent disruptions on Monday. CPUT was forced to close its Cape Town campus due to the protests. Students were reportedly protesting over lack of accommodation. CPUT spokesperson, Lauren Kansley, says protesters forced staff[…]

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Imam Rashied Omar reflects on the recent Palestinian protests

In his Jumu’ah khutbah today, Imam Dr. Rashied Omar reflected on the recent protests by Palestinian Muslims who refused to pray inside Masjid al-Aqsa. This after Israeli security forces installed metal detectors at all entrances to the precinct. The imam commended the resistance of Palestinians and urged Muslims to continue[…]

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