Racism row over South Africa school's hair policy

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A South African minister has thrown his support behind protesting female students, who accuse their high school of operating a racist hair policy.

Pupils at Pretoria Girls High say they have been repeatedly warned to straighten their hair.

"Schools should not be used as a platform to discourage students from embracing their African identity," Arts and Culture Minister Nathi Mthethwa tweeted in support.

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