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Student’s account reveals abuse and silence in South Africa’s classical music institutions
The Conversation reported that a South African university music student, referred to as Charles, described experiencing racial abuse in his residence and emotional abuse from a teacher, which led him to abandon his classical music studies. The source…
The Conversation reported that a South African university music student, referred to as Charles, described experiencing racial abuse in his residence and emotional abuse from a teacher, which led him to abandon his classical music studies.
The source said the student likened his university building to a prison, noting that his teacher repeatedly called him a failure despite his talent, contributing to feelings of isolation, suicidal thoughts and self‑harm.
