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Private security was called in to assist at the University of the Western Cape on Monday 22 February 2016 when protesting cleaners attempted to start a fire. Picture: Aletta Harrison/EWN

Uwc shutdown

UWC suspends lectures for the rest of the week

By Kevin Brandt

UWC spokesperson Luthando Tyhalibongo says this will allow discussions between stakeholders to continue.

  • FILE: University of the Western Cape students. Picture: Thomas Holder/EWN.

    UWC suspends all academic activity

    UWC management has advised staff to report to line managers regarding plans to continue operations.

    2092 days ago
  • Striking cleaning staff at the University of the Western Cape tipped over bins and left litter strewn over the campus on Monday 22 February 2016. Picture: Aletta Harrison/EWN

    Another day of turmoil at UWC & Tuks

    Protests quickly turned violent at both UWC and Tuks yesterday.

    2318 days ago
  • Protesting #RhodesMustFall students blocked Rondebosch Main Road in Cape Town before being dispersed by police. Picture: Thomas Holder/EWN

    WC universities on high alert this week

    Last week UCT & UWC students took part in violent protests over accommodation, outsourcing & registration.

    2319 days ago
  • The University of Western Cape. Picture: Facebook.

    #UWC: Suspending lectures will compromise academic programme

    The Fees Will Fall movement staged a protest at UWC before handing over a memorandum to management.

    2323 days ago
  • Forming a barricade with fencing and burning furniture and rubbish, students stood off against police at the University of the Western Cape. Picture: Thomas Holder/EWN

    #UWC: Damage estimations & plan for 2016

    Deputy Vice-Chancellor Vivienne Lawack gives CapeTalk’s John Maytham an update on what’s next for UWC following violent protests last year.

    2323 days ago
  • FILE: Protesting UWC students appeared in the Bellville Magistrates Court. Picture: Aletta Harrison/EWN.

    Case against UWC students postponed

    Two groups of students appeared in the Bellville Magistrates Court today.

    2391 days ago
  • A student adds fuel to the bonfire during violent clashes between police and students at the University of the Western Cape. Picture: Thomas Holder/EWN

    WC universities assess damages

    The UWC said damage caused at the institution’s Bellville campus is estimated at between R10 and R12 million.

    2413 days ago
  • FILE: Students watch as police arrest a protesting student at the Cape Peninsula University of Technology Bellville Campus. Picture: Thomas Holder/EWN.

    UWC & CPUT on total shutdown

    Higher learning institutions have been hit by a wave of violent protests following the #FeesMustFall campaign.

    2415 days ago
  • FILE: Police arrest protesting students at the Cape Peninsula University of Technology Bellville Campus. Picture: Thomas Holder/EWN

    Parents of arrested Cape students want charges dropped

    More than 50 students have been charged for a range of offences since the #FeesMustFall campaign started.

    2416 days ago
  • Police arrest protesting students at the Cape Peninsula University of Technology Bellville Campus. Picture: Thomas Holder/EWN

    CPUT suspends all academic activities until next year

    The institution has been hit by violent protests which have forced officials to close campus early this year.

    2416 days ago
  • FILE: A student adds fuel to the bonfire during violent clashes between police and students at the University of the Western Cape. Picture: Thomas Holder/EWN.

    Three UWC students arrested for suspected theft

    Student protests continue while police search for arsonists after two UWC buildings were set alight.

    2416 days ago
  • Police sweep & clear the UWC campus during violent clashes with students. Students set fire to park benches to create a roadblock at one of the entrances to the residential areas. Picture: Thomas Holder/EWN

    Two buildings set alight at UWC

    The university says all activities have been suspended & staff have been told to go home.

    2416 days ago
  • file: The remains of a piano sit atop a pile of charred furniture outside students' residences at the University of the Western Cape's Bellville campus after protests on Wednesday. Picture: Aletta Harrison/EWN.

    UWC cancels scheduled exams amid protests

    All final year students will however write an assessment exam at an undisclosed venue situated off campus.

    2419 days ago
  • A student adds fuel to the bonfire during violent clashes between police and students at the University of the Western Cape. Picture: Thomas Holder/EWN

    UWC students unhappy with bail conditions

    The 16 students were granted bail of R3,000 each in the Bellville Magistrates Court yesterday.

    2419 days ago
  • FILE: Police sweep and clear the University of the Western Cape campus during violent clashes with students. Picture: Thomas Holder/EWn

    UWC march called off due to CPUT shut down

    The march was organised to call for exams to be written but was disrupted due to fresh clashes at CPUT.

    2419 days ago
  • Protesting UWC students appeared in the Bellville Magistrates Court on Thursday 12 November 2015. Picture: Aletta Harrison/EWN.

    Case against UWC students postponed

    The accused were granted bail of R3,000 each in the Bellville Magistrates Court.

    2420 days ago
  • The remains of a piano sit atop a pile of charred furniture outside students' residences at the University of the Western Cape's Bellville campus after protests on Wednesday. Picture: Aletta Harrison/EWN

    UWC protest damage likely to cost millions

    As arrested student protesters were released on bail on Thursday, the University of the Western Cape started tallying the cost of the damage to buildings and property incurred during unrest earlier in the week.

    2420 days ago
  • FILE: Students were arrested during violent protests on campus yesterday. Picture: Thomas Holder/EWN.

    Bail for UWC students fixed at R3,000

    Students appeared in the Bellville Magistrates Court after being arrested during violent protests yesterday.

    2420 days ago
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