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Hijab-wearing policy at top Jo'burg girls' school in the spotlight

Director and Head of Pro Bono and Human Rights, Jacquie Cassette, joined Radio 702's Joanne Joseph to discuss a complaint by hijab-wearing pupils at Jeppe Girls' High who were disciplined for wearing religious attire.

2 Oct 2018 09:52 Minutes Podcast
Hijab-wearing policy at top Jo'burg girls' school in the spotlight

Hijab-wearing policy at top Jo'burg girls' school in the spotlight

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Hijab-wearing policy at top Jo'burg girls' school in the spotlight

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Director and Head of Pro Bono and Human Rights, Jacquie Cassette, joined Radio 702's Joanne Joseph to discuss a complaint by hijab-wearing pupils at Jeppe Girls' High who were disciplined for wearing religious attire.

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