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National Anthems and Respect

Hero or villain? The debate over US football player Colin Kaepernick who sat during the national anthem as a stand for civil rights. Also - South Africa's school hair protests.

US footballer Colin Kaepernick refused to stand for the national anthem during a recent game. He's sparked a passionate debate about patriotism, respect, civil rights and Black Lives Matter. Also in today's show - the growing row over black hair styles at one of South Africa's elite girls' schools, and Kenya's Olympics corruption scandal.

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Mon 29 Aug 2016 16:06GMT

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