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PE in the news: Varsities shut after #Fees2017 protest drama

21 September 2016 By Port Elizabethan

Varsities shut after #Fees2017 protest drama: The management at the Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University in Port Elizabeth urged its staff and students to stay off campus as protests continued. Fort Hare University managed to avert the protests after announcing a “zero percent” fees hike for …
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Students want instant gratification – CEO: Technical and Vocational Education and Training colleges played a huge role here. Studio Tel (Port Elizabeth): 083 913 8 955 (VAS rates apply) Studio Tel (East London): 083 913 8 956 (VAS rates apply) Studio Tel (Garden Route): 083 913 3 866 (VAS rates …
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Super Rugby 2017 draw: Which clubs have easiest, hardest schedules?: Rounds 13-15 could be tricky as the Brumbies rack up the frequent flyer points from Canberra-Port Elizabeth-Buenos Aires-Canberra. Verdict: No such thing as an easy draw for the competition’s whipping boys. From a playing, rather than political perspecti …
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Charlie T vs Marius Corbett – Javelin Throw: Studio Tel (Port Elizabeth): 083 913 8 955 (VAS rates apply) Studio Tel (East London): 083 913 8 956 (VAS rates apply) Studio Tel (Garden Route): 083 913 3 866 (VAS rates apply) Whatsapp: 076 119 3395. Use the tag ‘border’ or ‘garden’ if you’re messaging …
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Panayiotou: State must hand over the docket: The Port Elizabeth High Court has ordered the prosecution to hand over documents over certain sections of its docket to lawyers representing murder accused Christopher Panayiotou. According to Timeslive, Advocate Alfonso Hattingh placed the application …
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SA police clash with students over fees: The University of Bloemfontein and the Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University in the coastal city of Port Elizabeth said they had closed campuses because of the protests. The University of Cape Town announced the suspension of classes as students sang …
Source: “Port Elizabeth” – BingNews.

Bob Hewitt to enjoy some privileges at St Albans: Fallen tennis ace Bob Hewitt will enjoy some privileges at the St Albans Prison in Port Elizabeth as a result of being categorised as a “medium offender”. Hewitt reported to authorities just before 7am on Tuesday to start serving his six-year jail term …
Source: “Port Elizabeth” – BingNews.

Tragic end for krokodil drug addict: After 10 years of desperate attempts to help her drug-addicted daughter, a distraught mother – who made a heartfelt, but futile plea to a Port Elizabeth magistrate last year to put her daughter in jail to keep her safe – has had to watch her die.
Source: “Port Elizabeth” – BingNews.

Media shunned by protesting students: The University of Cape Town has been forced to suspend its academic programme, while the management at the Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University in Port Elizabeth urged its staff and students to stay off campus as protests continued. Fort Hare University …
Source: “Port Elizabeth” – BingNews.

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