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This week: Pretoria's new VC, a Gaza statement and Wits welcomes short course head
In depth: South Africa’s immediate past science minister, Bonginkosi ‘Blade’ Nzimande, has squeaked through to secure a seat in parliament after the African National Congress’s backslide in the country’s elections.
Full story: Former science minister set to retain seat in parliament