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Across three days of testimony, police, government officials, and mining representatives acknowledged failures in responses to the Stilfontein mining tragedy, while repeatedly disputing responsibility for the events that led to the deaths of more than 90 people.
February 2026
Xolobeni: Singumhlaba Sidl’umhlaba
In the heart of South Africa’s Eastern Cape lies Xolobeni, a coastal village rich in natural beauty and ancestral land. This RUTV film unearths the untold story of a community’s fierce resistance against a mining company that sought to extract heavy minerals from their land without their consent. This short documentary chronicles the life and tragic death of community activist Bhazuka, who paid the ultimate price for defending his people’s heritage.
May 2024
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Movement, Medicine, & Mental Health
Reitumetse Pilane & Hannah Thorpe explore whether movement can act as medicine, with expert insight and the lived experiences of Rhodes students.
February 2024
In August 2022, protesters boycotted Arthur Vamva’s election speech during Rhodes University’s Student Representative Council (SRC) elections. The uproar was caused by the resurfacing of social media interactions, in which Mr Vamva expressed views against homosexuality. The university has since excluded Mr. Vamva for hate speech. He is challenging the decision through legal action.
February 2023