Nelson mandela metropolitan university
NMMU classes set to resume after violent protests
The university closed on Monday after a violent protest by students over security issues.
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Issues of transformation behind Varsity Cup pitch invasion
Sasco students invaded the pitch and attempted to enter a VIP booth in the stands. The students were also calling for transformation within the university.
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Classes at NMMU resume as nearby fire is brought under control
Some student residences had to be evacuated early on Wednesday morning.
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NMMU students could lose accommodation if funding delayed
It’s unclear when National Student Financial Aid Scheme will approve funding for the students.
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NMMU condemns arson attack
A university building was damaged after a petrol bomb attack on Saturday night.
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NMMU building petrol bombed
Eastern Cape police are investigating a case of arson after a petrol bomb attack at the Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University.
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Smooth sailing as NMMU gears up for 2017 academic year
NMMU was one of the universities that experienced violent disruptions last year during ‘Fees Must Fall’ demonstrations.
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Police hunt two men after rape of NMMU students
Two female students were reportedly abducted by a taxi driver and raped on their way to a friend’s house.
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NMMU plans to resume classes next week
The institution was forced to suspend classes last month after disruption of lectures by protesting students.
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NMMU closes its doors amid student protests
Students are marching in PE where they will hand over a memorandum calling for a tax on the rich.
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NMMU student attacked, left for dead outside PE
The university says a female student is recovering after being attacked and left for dead.
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UCT to continue negotiations with protesting students
The university has suspended its classes for the week as it seeks to resolve the students' issues.
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Academic activities at NMMU will remain suspended next week
Management has said it will respond to students on Monday and will indicate then whether classes will resume.
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Business as usual at NMMU after fee protest
Sasco says they were unhappy with the delayed announcement on tertiary fees.
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Several criminal cases opened after clashes between Sasco, DA students at NMMU
NMMU is also investigating brawls that reportedly took place last week, allegedly over political intolerance.
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NMMU probes assault claims amid ongoing rivalry
An ongoing feud between Daso & Sasco has led to an investigation after some students were allegedly attacked.
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3,000 NMMU students need urgent financial assistance
The NMMU SRC says the R150,000 it's raised so far will only be able to asset 1,000 students.
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Senior NMMU staff accused of meddling in student politics
The SRC says it’s obtained leaked information of senior managers trying to meddle in student politics.
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Nelson Mandela University scraps outsourcing
The university council’s chairperson says the council decided the practice of outsourcing exploits workers.
