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South Africa: Rubber Bullets Fired At Rhodes Graduation Ceremony

First reported 2 Oct, 14:32 UTCUpdated 2d ago2 sources

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Thirteen students were arrested, and rubber bullets were used to disperse a graduation ceremony protest about student debt held at Rhodes University on Friday morning, after students continued despite a high court interdict.

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Daily Maverick
GROUNDUP: Rubber bullets fired at Rhodes graduation ceremony

Thirteen students were arrested, and rubber bullets were used to disperse a graduation ceremony protest about student debt held at Rhodes University on Friday morning, after students continued despite a high court interdict.

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South Africa: Rubber Bullets Fired At Rhodes Graduation Ceremony

[GroundUp] Students continued to protest despite a high court interdict

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  1. AllAfricaCenterZAMostly factual
    South Africa: Rubber Bullets Fired At Rhodes Graduation Ceremony (opens AllAfrica in a new tab)

    [GroundUp] Students continued to protest despite a high court interdict

  2. Daily MaverickLean LeftZAHigh factuality
    GROUNDUP: Rubber bullets fired at Rhodes graduation ceremony (opens Daily Maverick in a new tab)

    Thirteen students were arrested, and rubber bullets were used to disperse a graduation ceremony protest about student debt held at Rhodes University on Friday morning, after students continued despite a high court interdict.

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