South Africa's UFS shuts after rugby race clash

Images of white spectators kicking black protesters were spread on social media
Images of white spectators kicking black protesters were spread on social media

A South African university has temporarily closed after black protesters who had disrupted a rugby match were beaten up by white spectators on Monday.

 

The protesters were demanding an end to the outsourcing of cleaning jobs at the University of Free State (UFS).

Editor's Comment
Doping needs our collective action

As such, we are now one step away from the shame of being labelled amongst the world’s worst offenders. This is a national embarrassment that demands an immediate, united response from every corner of our society. Pointing fingers is useless, we must all hold up our hands and play our part in the dealing with this matter.To our government and the Botswana National Sports Commission (BNSC), the call is for the to adopt decisive leadership and...

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