Tuks language policy
EFF hails Tuks' decision to scrap Afrikaans as language of instruction
EFF Student command leader Mpho Morolane says he hopes management will adhere to the new terms.
The university has announced a decision to have English as the primary language of instruction.
Academic programmes at varsities have been marred by continued disruptions.
Higher Education Minister Blade Nzimande says universities hold important records of South Africa’s history.
Public Order Police have been deployed to several entrances around the campus to prevent disruptions.
Security is expected to be significantly increased following violent demonstrations and disruptions last week.
A group at the UP is demanding that Afrikaans be scrapped as a language of instruction.
The North West University was closed after several buildings were set alight yesterday.
The public has reacted sceptically to the anti-racism campaign on social media.
Tuks has sent messages to students saying the Hatfield and Groenkloof campuses will re-open on Monday.
Tuks remains closed after students calling for the end of Afrikaans clashed with AfriForum members.
Students & members of AfriForum clashed over the language policy at the University of Pretoria yesterday.
Some University of Pretoria students have called for Afrikaans to be scrapped as a medium of instruction.
#TuksLanguagePolicy numbers explained
Students and members of AfriForum clashed over the language policy at the university earlier today.
Police are monitoring the situation following an intense stand-off between students & AfriForum members.
All lectures have been cancelled for the day after demonstrators boycotted classes this morning.
The students are protesting against the use of Afrikaans as a language of instruction.
A group protesters yesterday demonstrated, calling for Afrikaans to be scrapped as a medium of instruction.