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Gary Kynoch is a Professor and Graduate Coordinator in the Department of History at Dalhousie University. His research primarily focuses on South African history, examining themes such as conflict, urban history, and crime in 20th century Africa. He has published significant works including 'Township Violence End Apartheid: War Reef' (2018) and 'Fighting World: Marashea Gangs South Africa, 1947-1999' (2005). His recent articles explore public order policing and historical violence in South Africa, contributing to the academic discourse in Southern African Studies and African History. Kynoch has advanced degrees from Queen’s University and Dalhousie University, where he continues to teach courses on global history and state violence in modern South Africa. He engages students in critical discussions on historical narratives and helps them explore the intricate dynamics of societal conflict and transformation in the region.