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.
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UP’s new language policy aims to promote social cohesion
The university has announced a decision to have English as the primary language of instruction.
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Academic programme still in limbo at some SA universities
Academic programmes at varsities have been marred by continued disruptions.
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Minister urges students not to vandalise buildings
Higher Education Minister Blade Nzimande says universities hold important records of South Africa’s history.
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Public Order Police deployed to Tuks
Public Order Police have been deployed to several entrances around the campus to prevent disruptions.
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Security tightened at UP, leaders prepare for talks
Security is expected to be significantly increased following violent demonstrations and disruptions last week.
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ANC & alliances call for action against violence instigators at universities
A group at the UP is demanding that Afrikaans be scrapped as a language of instruction.
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NWU evacuated, 2 Tshwane institutions closed
The North West University was closed after several buildings were set alight yesterday.
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Tuks #ColourBlind campaign missing the mark?
The public has reacted sceptically to the anti-racism campaign on social media.
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Tuks suspends classes for the rest of the week
Tuks has sent messages to students saying the Hatfield and Groenkloof campuses will re-open on Monday.
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‘Students must not retreat in struggle against institutionalised racism’
Tuks remains closed after students calling for the end of Afrikaans clashed with AfriForum members.
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GALLERY: #Tuks clashes on campus
Students & members of AfriForum clashed over the language policy at the University of Pretoria yesterday.
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#Tuks urged to include African languages
Some University of Pretoria students have called for Afrikaans to be scrapped as a medium of instruction.
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#TuksLanguagePolicy numbers explained
#TuksLanguagePolicy numbers explained
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UP students ‘frustrated’ by violent clashes
Students and members of AfriForum clashed over the language policy at the university earlier today.
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Calm restored to UP after dispute over language policy
Police are monitoring the situation following an intense stand-off between students & AfriForum members.
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#Tuks: Lectures cancelled as protests continue
All lectures have been cancelled for the day after demonstrators boycotted classes this morning.
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#Tuks: Protesting students boycott lectures
The students are protesting against the use of Afrikaans as a language of instruction.
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Tuks SRC supports language policy review
A group protesters yesterday demonstrated, calling for Afrikaans to be scrapped as a medium of instruction.
