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The murder case against a residence manager accused of killing a Walter Sisulu University student has been postponed, igniting protests from students demanding justice for poor living conditions.
A residence manager who has been arrested for the alleged murder of a Walter Sisulu University student during a protest over poor living conditions, is expected to appear in court facing charges of murder and attempted murder.
A 54-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the fatal shooting of Walter Sisulu University student Sisonke Mbolekwa during a protest over poor living conditions.
Security guards opened fire on protesting students at Walter Sisulu University’s KTC residence on Thursday, injuring several, as tensions escalated following the fatal shooting of a student earlier this week.
Minister Nkabane confirms that Sisonke Mbolekwa, the student killed during protests at Walter Sisulu University, was officially enrolled and funded by NSFAS, shedding light on the ongoing issues surrounding student accommodation.
Minister of Higher Education Dr Nobuhle Nkabane has condemned violent protests at Walter Sisulu University that resulted in one death and several injuries, calling for urgent action to ensure campus safety.
Durban University of Technology Vice-Chancellor and Principal, Professor Thandwa Mthembu, discusses the ramifications of the fee-free education policy and its impact on student protests, highlighting the challenges faced by universities in maintaining educational quality.
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The Gugulethu Mall has been granted a court interdict against local residents and business groups who threatened to disrupt operations unless their demands for local employment and community benefits were met.
Gugulethu residents and business groups face a court interdict preventing protests at Gugulethu Mall, following a contentious dispute over employment demands and community engagement.
The Gugulethu Mall has been granted a court interdict against local residents and business groups who threatened to disrupt operations unless their demands for local employment and community benefits were met.
Stellenbosch University became the latest Western Cape institution to experience student unrest following protests at UCT and CPUT over fee blocks, financial exclusion and accommodation issues.
It came as students from the University of Cape Town (UCT) carried out protest action this week regarding fee debt and student housing, including transit and vacation accommodation.
Students at the University of KwaZulu-Natal voice their frustrations over NSFAS funding and accommodation issues during a visit from Higher Education and Training (DHET) Minister Dr Nobuhle Nkabane.
Students at Stellenbosch University protest against financial exclusion, demanding equitable access to education and highlighting systemic issues affecting their academic journeys.
Students at Stellenbosch University protested on Thursday, demanding support for peers facing deregistration due to ongoing registration issues.
Protesting students at eThekwini TVET College are calling for solutions to their accommodation challenges
Protesting students at Stellenbosch University are moving from one faculty to the next, removing students from lecture rooms.
One of the key reasons why the protests occur is the fact that students are left without the promised funding from the NSFAS. Often the funding is granted, but not timeously.
Protests at the Durban University of Technology have led to the suspension of in-person lectures as students voiced concerns over financial exclusion and housing issues.
Protests at the Durban University of Technology have led to the suspension of in-person lectures as students voiced concerns over financial exclusion and housing issues.
Lectures at DUT will continue online until further notice, while UCT staff have been advised to liaise with their line managers for specific work arrangements relating to their departments.