Video: Cape Peninsula University of Technology (CPUT) has announced the postponement of its operations with immediate effect due to the ongoing student protests. Around 1000 students met at the Bellville Campus to express their grievances:
The University management released a statement announcing the immediate closure of the institution.
‘Dear Staff and Students, Continued violent disruptions, torching of buildings and wanton attacks on institutional infrastructure, have forced university management to close all campuses indefinitely. Unruly students, acting in bad faith, with the sole purpose of making the university dysfunctional have left Management with no other choice but to act swiftly and decisively. The safety of staff and students is our primary concern at this stage.
‘All operations, including all academic activities, will cease with immediate effect. All residences must be vacated by Friday, 12 May 2023 by 4pm. Transport to key areas for students living in other provinces will be provided. Details of the transport arrangements will be communicated during the course of today.’Also read:
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