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[LISTEN] Maties rector eases fears over new language policy
Stellenbosch University rector Wim de Villiers discusses the new language policy & what it means for students.
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Police, private security monitoring Stellenbosch University protesters
The university's Martin Viljoen says the protesters are protesting under the name “Occupy Stellenbosch”.
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Madonsela's next move...
Advocate Thuli Madonsela will join Stellenbosch University as social justice chair in 2018.
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#Fees2017: UCT determined to complete academic year
Student protests flared up after an announcement that tuition fees would increase for 2017.
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Maties staff to be given extra counselling amid fees protests
The university says the on-going protest action has undoubtedly had an impact on the well-being of its staff.
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Maties tightens security after failed arson attack
Students are being asked to show identification before entering some buildings on campus.
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Petrol bombs found at Stellenbosch Univeristy trigger fears over security
The university has increased security after petrol bombs were found on the Boland campus.
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Stellenbosch University to remain open despite disruptions, clashes
The university remains open this week despite disruptions and clashes between students, police & security.
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Suspended Maties students embark on hunger strike
The students were barred from campus for participating in demonstrations last year.
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Stun grenades, tear gas used to disperse protesting Maties students
Police & private security have fired stun grenades and tear gas on protesting students at Stellies.
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Heavy police presence at Maties as student protests continue
Dozens of protesters are singing & dancing while blocking Victoria Street, the main access road to campus.
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Maties could lose funding over language policy, warns lobby group
The new policy will require classes to be given in English with summaries provided in Afrikaans.
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'Maties incoming language policy should be abolished'
A lobby group says Afrikaans will no longer enjoy equal status alongside English as a medium of education.
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Stellies students to continue with protests until Rector meets them
Demonstrators disrupted some academic activities yesterday in an attempt to shut down the campus.
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Maties Rector a no-show, students continue with protest
Protesting students at Stellenbosch University are continuing attempts to disrupt campus activity.
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Protesting Maties students threaten to shut down campus
Protesters are demanding Rector Wim de Villiers addresses them and hears their list of grievances.
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#Fees2017: Stellenbosch University students meet to discuss way forward
Students are holding a mass meeting to discuss how to push ahead with their campaign.
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UCT students expected to join protest at Maties
Protesting UCT students will today join demonstrators in Stellenbosch to show support for suspended students.
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Maties employee to take legal action after alleged assault
The woman says she was attacked after she assisted a student who wanted to exit a campus building.
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Maties employee says protesting students assaulted her
The Stellenbosch University has confirmed its investigating reports of the incident.
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Maties probe alleged assault of staff member by protesting students
Stellenbosch University is investigating the alleged assault of a staff member in the Wilcox building.
