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  • FILE: Students march through UCT protesting that the Rhodes statue symbolises racism. Picture: Masa Kekana/EWN.

    Government, EFF applaud UCT's statue removal

    Blade Nzimande has previously voiced his support for the Cecil John Rhodes statue's removal.

    2658 days ago
  • FILE: Students from the SRC standing on the UCT steps with rags over the Cecil John Rhodes statue. Picture: UCT SRC.

    'UCT will cover up Cecil John Rhodes statue'

    UCT vice-chancellor Max Price says the statue will be boarded up and hidden from view.

    2658 days ago
  • FILE: UCT students stand in front of the Rhodes statue on the campus, a black plastic bag over his head. Using the slogan "Rhodes Must Fall" they demanded it be taken down as it represented institutional racism. Picture: Thomas Holder/EWN

    Is it the end of the road for UCT's Rhodes statue?

    It’s reported the senate voted 189 to 1 that the statue be removed from campus completely.

    2659 days ago
  • University of Cape Town students stand in front of the Rhodes statue on the campus, a black plastic bag over his head. Using the slogan "Rhodes Must Fall" they are demanding it be taken down as it represents institutional racism. Picture: Thomas Holder/EWN

    Oxford students come out in support of protesting UCT peers

    For weeks, some UCT students have been demonstrating for greater transformation at the institution.

    2660 days ago
  • FILE: Students occupied the University of Cape Town's administration buildings, protesting against institutional racism. Picture: Thomas Holder/EWN

    Oxford University weighs in on Rhodes statue saga

    UCT will be proposing for the removal of the statue to the Western Cape Heritage Council.

    2660 days ago
  • Protesting students singing struggle songs on UCT’s Cape Town Campus on 25 March 2015. Picture: Masa Kekana/EWN

    Arts & Culture Dept intervenes in Rhodes statue debate

    The ministry's called for cool heads, saying it doesn't support the violent removal of the statue.

    2660 days ago
  • FILE: Rhodes University protesting on campus ahead of media address on 23 March 2015. Picture: Masa Kekana/EWN.

    Protesting UCT students: We're not lagging behind academically

    The ‘Rhodes Must Fall’ movement entered its third week with some staging a sit-in at the Bremner Building.

    2662 days ago
  • Protesting UCT students stand in front of the Rhodes statue on campus which has a black plastic bag over his head. Picture: Thomas Holder/EWN

    Malema: Rhodes must fall

    The EFF leader has added his voice to the 'Rhodes Must Fall' campaign at UCT.

    2663 days ago
  • FILE: University of Cape Town students march down the stairs in front of the Rhodes statue on the campus. Using the slogan "Rhodes Must Fall" they are demanding it be taken down as it represents institutional racism. Picture: Thomas Holder/EWN

    Protesting UCT students not deterred by threats, abuse

    Protests over the statue of Cecil John Rhodes at the university have entered its third week.

    2663 days ago
  • Students spent the night in the Bremner building as part of the ongoing protest. Picture: Masa Kekana/EWN

    UCT: Students to continue occupying Bremner building

    UCT students say they will occupy the Bremner building until a date is set for the statue to be removed.

    2664 days ago
  • Using the slogan "Rhodes Must Fall" some students are demanding the Cecil John Rohodes statue must be taken down on the University of Cape Town's campus, as it represents institutional racism. Picture: Thomas Holder/EWN.

    UCT students stand firm on their demands

    About 150 students have been camping at the Bremner Building at UCT since Friday evening.

    2664 days ago
  • Students from the SRC standing on the UCT steps with rags over the Cecil John Rhodes statue. Picture: UCT SRC.

    UCT's #RhodesMustFall campaign gains momentum

    UCT says it'll begin discussions to debate concerns of a lack of transformation at the institution.

    2665 days ago
  • University of Cape Town (UCT) students march through campus grounds, protesting over the statue of Cecil John Rhodes, who they say symbolises racism. Picture: Masa Kekana/EWN

    Ses'khona, ANC rally behind UCT students in Rhodes statue saga

    UCT students are calling or transformation at the institution and the removal of the Cecil John Rhodes statue.

    2666 days ago
  • Marching down the steps towards the Cecil John Rhodes statue and using the slogan "Rhodes Must Fall" some students are demanding the statue must be taken down on the University of Cape Town's campus, as it represents institutional racism. Picture: Thomas Holder/EWN

    Rhodes statue saga: Dept calls for speedy transformation

    Some students at Rhodes University now want the name of the institution to be changed.

    2666 days ago
  • UCT students drape a black plastic bag over the head of the Cecil John Rhodes statue at the campus. Picture: Thomas Holder/EWN

    'Rhodes statue must be moved, not destroyed'

    A movement called ‘UCT Rhodes Must Fall’ believes the statue is a symbol of racism.

    2667 days ago
  • Marching down the steps towards the Cecil John Rhodes statue and using the slogan "Rhodes Must Fall" some students are demanding the statue must be taken down on the University of Cape Town's campus, as it represents institutional racism. Picture: Thomas Holder/EWN

    OPINION: A statue by any other name...

    Ali During assesses his reactions to the protests calling for the removal of the Rhodes statue at UCT.

    2668 days ago
  • University of Cape Town students stand in front of the Rhodes statue on the campus, a black plastic bag over his head. Using the slogan "Rhodes Must Fall" they are demanding it be taken down as it represents institutional racism. Picture: Thomas Holder/EWN

    Getting rid of Rhodes: UCT protest latest

    A group of UCT students are insisting on the removal of the Cecil John Rhodes statue at The University of Cape Town, which they say is racially offensive.

    2668 days ago
  • FILE: Covered up Cecil Rhodes Statue. Picture: Joshua Nott via Twitter

    UCT vice-chancellor wants Cecil John Rhodes statue removed

    Max Price said he would like to see the statue removed from its current position, but not destroyed.

    2668 days ago
  • Students march through UCT protesting that the Rhodes statue symbolises racism. Picture: Masa Kekana/EWN

    Heated exchange at UCT statue protest

    Some 30 students took part in the picket calling for the removal of the Cecil John Rhodes statue.

    2669 days ago
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