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An adult has finally intervened in the childish Cecil Rhodes debate

Oxford University student, Ntokozo Qwabe, and barrister and broadcaster, Sophia Cannon, debate whether Cecil Rhodes' statue at the university should be pulled down as it has been at South Africa's University of Cape Town. "History in the making..." [as the statue is removed].

Lots of talk on Chinese social media today about a woman who defended herself against sexual assault in an elevator pic.twitter.com/TxEkRk9Pjo

— Khaya Dlanga (@khayadlanga) May 8, 2016

Nel stresses request for lift on Reeva picture ban isn't complicated. He says crime scene photos "are a public document". #OscarPistorius

— Karyn Maughan (@karynmaughan) June 15, 2016

What will media do? If this ban is lifted? https://t.co/JTnxJ2uLMu

— Karyn Maughan (@karynmaughan) June 15, 2016

#OscarPistorius Masipa: the photos also form part of the public record. They were banned to protect the family. They agree to lifting ban.

— Barry Bateman (@barrybateman) June 15, 2016

#OscarPistorius Judge Masipa grants State's request to release pictures of the deceased (Reeva Steenkamp)

— Yashini Padayachee (@YashPaddy) June 15, 2016

Nine hours later these [WARNING GRAPHIC IMAGES] of Reeva Steenkamp were released:

I believed #OscarPistorius from the first time hearing his explanation at the bail application, and I still believe him after #theinterview

— Jeanine Terblanche (@jeanine0410) June 24, 2016