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South African journalists host vigil in solidarity with Gaza journalists

By Lee-Yandra Paulsen South African journalists convened for a vigil on Sunday, following the tragic deaths of 83 reporters amidst the Israeli bombardment in the Gaza Strip. The vigil aimed to highlight the perilous conditions under which journalists operate in conflict zones and to demand protection for their invaluable work. One of the organizers of the vigil, Raeesa Pather, emphasized the profound impact of journalists' reporting from Gaza. "For the […]

today29 January 2024

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Students stopped from hosting night vigil in honour of Palestinians who face ongoing attacks

By Aneeqa du Plessis Amid ongoing attacks by occupation forces against Palestinians, a group of students at Stellenbosch University were stopped from hosting a vigil on Friday evening. Addressing these claims, SU responded to VOC News stating the application to host the vigil never abided to the seven day application period. "As part of our student communities, student societies at our university operate in accordance with guidelines designed to ensure […]

today29 October 2023

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