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Sissy Cecil tests the mettle of university administrators

William Saunderson-Meyer by William Saunderson-Meyer 28 March 201530 March 2015

The statue of Cecil John Rhodes, 19th century Cape prime minister, southern African mining magnate, and British imperialist, is to be removed from its commanding position over the rugby fields of the University of Cape Town.  In response to pressure from a small but effectively organised gang of students — who alternated the shock tactics […]

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