South Africa: Student protests gain union support

Al Jazeera English 2016-10-08

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South Africa's Federation of Trade Unions has thrown its weight behind student protests demanding free education. The demonstrations have brought universities across the country to a standstill and there is no sign they will end anytime soon.
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