Cape peninsula university of technology
CPUT to resume classes today following protests
Four students were arrested and charged with public violence.
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CPUT campuses to remain closed for the day
On Friday, lectures at its Bellville campus were disrupted due to protests, which turned ugly, leading to four arrests.
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Public violence case opened after protests at CPUT’s Bellville campus
Over the past two days, demonstrators removed students from their lecture rooms and the library reportedly telling them they wouldn’t allow classes to continue until their grievances are heard.
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WC students in talks with universities’ management before deciding on shutdown
This as students in KwaZulu-Natal and the North West this week launched protests focusing on several grievances, including fees and student debt.
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CPUT upgrades security after nursing student sexually assaulted
A 21-year-old was abducted outside Tygerberg Hospital and sexually assaulted.
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CPUT could soon offer free learners' driving licence lessons to students
The SRC’s Sipho Mokoena said the idea was to equip students with both a tertiary qualification and the ability to be empowered and get a job faster.
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Rivonia trialists Goldberg and Mlangeni honoured with doctorates at CPUT
Professor Denis Goldberg and Dr Andrew Mlangeni received honourary doctorates in engineering and public administration, respectively.
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Classes continue at CPUT after disruptions by ‘rogue’ students
On Tuesday, some students occupied the main admin building at the District Six campus, demanding accommodation.
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CPUT nursing students ‘sleeping with knives’ out of fear of being attacked
In November, a nursing student was found dead on the premises and students have been demanding answers regarding the investigation into how Sinovuyo Yhusi died.
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21 people arrested for public violence at CPUT campus
CPUT spokesperson Lauren Kansley says in the early hours of Wednesday morning, the Bellville campus was hit by an unknown group.
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CPUT establishes task team to deal with student housing grievances
This after some students protested at the District Six campus this week over a lack of accommodation.
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Sun power: CPUT students ready for solar power challenge
The car is part of a fleet of solar-powered vehicles that will leave Pretoria on 22 September to take part in a race to Stellenbosch.
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An eye from space: SA marine traffic to be monitored by nanosatellite
Minister of Science and Technology Mmamoloko Kubayi-Ngubane hailed the send-off of the ZACube-2 satellite as a job well done by CPUT.
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Youth urged to pursue science careers
Science and Technology Minister Mmamoloko Kubayi-Ngubane was speaking at the ZACube-2 satellite send-off ceremony on Tuesday.
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Police still hunting suspects who shot dead CPUT head of residences
Siyabulela Thwalani was shot and killed outside a friend's home in Ilitha Park in Khayelitsha over the weekend.
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CPUT says campus not militarised
The acting vice chancellor Chris Nhlope briefed the media on what he calls an unprecedented crisis at the institution.
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CT students worried about exams following protest
The protest was the latest in a series of protests on Cape campuses in recent months, some of which have turned violent.
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All CPUT campuses to remain closed
Earlier this week, students protested at a Cape Town residence. They're unhappy with disciplinary action taken against four fellow students.
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CPUT academic activity suspended until further notice
Earlier this week, students protested at a Cape Town residence.
