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UP: Pictures of stranded students sleeping in toilets staged
The institution says it has CCTV footage of the students pretending to be asleep while others take pictures of them.
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SAUS threatens to shut down UP over students’ letters
The university has asked Fees Must Fall activists to write a letter to explain why they should be allowed to re-register.
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High court rejects AfriForum bid to reverse UP’s language policy
As of next year the University of Pretoria will begin phasing out Afrikaans as a language of instruction.
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Dedicated helpline launched for students struggling with stress
UCT & UP have partnered with the South African Depression and Anxiety Group.
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16 arrested UP students released on bail
The students deny contravening a UP court order saying they had gathered outside the Hatfield campus to mourn a murdered UJ student.
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At least 20 Tuks students arrested for unlawful protests
The arrests come a week after a group of students demonstrated at the Hatfield campus & barricaded roads.
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UP resumes academic programme following fees protests
Police have dispersed a small group of students who held a night vigil at the Prospect Street gate.
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University of Pretoria hit by violent protest
Video footage has emerged on social media, showing a group of people protesting on University Road.
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Protesting UP students call for general assembly
The university was expected to hold discussions with students and faculty staff about free education.
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UP students gather outside gates after being denied entry
They came to the university to participate in various engagements, including a meeting with faculty members.
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Free education discussion expected at UP on Monday
The university won’t be resuming lectures on Monday, but will hold a free education discussion.
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UP won't resume academic activities on Monday
The university resolved in a meeting that instead of opening on Monday, it will engage with staff & students.
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UP tells students living in residences to pack up as protests continue
A car was set alight at the campus technical building earlier today.
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UP to maintain strong police presence as #Fees2017 protests continue
The institution announced that it has rescheduled its third quarter recess and will close until 10 October.
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UP amends academic schedule amid student protests
The university has rescheduled its third quarter recess and closed the institution until 10 October.
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UP management suspends classes at Hatfield campus
Management at the University of Pretoria cited security concerns as the reason for the shutdown.
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Cops, private security services monitor protesting UP students
Students are responding to the announcement that universities will hike their fees by up to 8%.
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Tuks investigates SRC deputy leader's racism comments
UP SRC member Luvuyo Menziwa allegedly took to social media and posted reasons why he hated white people.
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UP struggling to keep up with growing expenses
The University of Pretoria says expenses are slowly outstripping revenue.
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‘Madiba would be sad about socio-economic problems facing SA today’
This year’s Nelson Mandela Annual Lecture will be dedicated to the Mamelodi families.
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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.
