In a voice note doing the rounds of NMMU student phones an unidentified female voice lays down the 'rules of engagement' that will supposedly happen to-morrow at NMMU. Starting she says; "To-morrow is come at your own risk day" explaining: You will be forcefully, violently removed from classes Any car coming in or out is going to be stoned There are going to be 'special forces' unleashed on campus to deal with buses The buses from other races are going to be stopped The … [Read more...] about #FeesMustFall – Stuff just got violent for NMMU
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NMMU #FeesMustFall members arrested
SAPS swooped on a meeting of the #FeesMustFall members earlier this afternoon and arrested three of the leadership: Thandeka Tshabalala, Thanduxolo Nkala and Liso Jim. They had been part of a meeting on the NMMU Campus. Over on Facebook Simnikiwe Ntingi commented; "They may have arrested the leaders, but they will never arrest the struggle. Qina mfundi." As a result of the arrests the Fees Must Fall Movement has cancelled a night vigil scheduled for tonight to which Wiseman Sibande … [Read more...] about NMMU #FeesMustFall members arrested
Protesters urged to respect law
Government has urged protesters once again to respect the laws of the country. The Government Communication and Information System (GCIS) on Saturday said the upsurge of violence and destruction of property associated with student protests is criminal and unwarranted. "There is no space for any type of violence at any of our institutions of higher learning or anywhere else. The only purpose it serves is to undermine the genuine struggle for access to quality higher education, which is … [Read more...] about Protesters urged to respect law
On the Burning Down of Xanadu Melodi Clubhouse
The NMMU XM Clubhouse was reported as being set alight in the early hours of this morning - Monday 17 October 2016 (the earliest reference to the fire we can find is a tweet sent at 1:29 am by @szndzoyiya - see below for the tweet). At 3:26 am this morning the NMMU Fees Must Fall Movement posted the statement below on their Facebook page: Attention Comrades: What matters most is that we remain resolute. Ours is Free Decolonized Education, anything counter to this is not ours. We are … [Read more...] about On the Burning Down of Xanadu Melodi Clubhouse
NMMU to resume academic activities following a four-week shutdown
Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University is preparing for the resumption of academic activity this week, after a four-week long shutdown emanating from the national #FeesMustFall calls for free higher education for the poor. After four weeks of intensive engagements with key stakeholders and a court-ordered mediation process to end the shutdown that had seen some disruption across all NMMU campuses, the University is pleased to announce the resumption of staff operations today, 17 October 2016, … [Read more...] about NMMU to resume academic activities following a four-week shutdown
NMMU #FeesMustFall group responds to resumption of academic activities
The ongoing process of attrition in the NMMU #FeesMustFall negotiations saw the university announcing the Monday 17 October 2016 resumption of the academic year. Predictably the FMF Movement has declared their intent to not allow this to happen: Comrades: We did not mumble when we said that ours is free education and until then, ours will be pursuing the realisation of free education. We partook in the mediation in good faith with the assumption that the University had come to the … [Read more...] about NMMU #FeesMustFall group responds to resumption of academic activities
NMMU Council turns to Government for a solution
Following a full sitting of the NMMU Council yesterday the NMMU Council has called on Government to make a clear commitment towards the provision of a system of free higher education for the poor and a new funding model for the so-called "missing middle" for the 2017 academic year. ? While these national solutions are being sought, it is critical that the 2016 academic year is not put at risk and that it is imperative that academic activities at NMMU resume soonest. Failure to do so will … [Read more...] about NMMU Council turns to Government for a solution
NMMU doesn’t resume normal operations
After announcing that normal operations would commence on Friday 7 October and lectures on Monday 10 October 2016 the NMMU has had to retract saying: "Unfortunately, the situation on our North and South campuses became volatile today. As a result, we are reluctant to immediately go ahead with the resumption of classes given our concerns for the safety of staff and students. Therefore, the University will remain closed on Monday." Related: #FeesMustFall: NMMU determined to resume university … [Read more...] about NMMU doesn’t resume normal operations
Student response to resumption of academic year at #NMMU
The reaction by the NMMU FMF to the announcement by the NMMU that the academic year would resume on Monday 10 October (World Mental Health Day) was swift: The NMMU FMF said; "NMMU, as had [sic] been the case in most instances, does not take us seriously! They continue to undermine us and we've proven this once more with their recent SMS's saying that classes [will] resume [on] Monday. As such, we the people's Management want to reassure students that the institution will be shut down till … [Read more...] about Student response to resumption of academic year at #NMMU
#FeesMustFall: NMMU determined to resume university operations
In a statement released last night the NMMU in reference to the re-commencement of academic activities said; "Having done a thorough assessment of the situation with faculties this week, it has become clear that starting academic activities on Monday (10 October 2016) will ensure that we can still complete the academic year by 30 November 2016. Extending the shutdown beyond this point will negatively impact the academic performance of students and put at risk the ability to complete their … [Read more...] about #FeesMustFall: NMMU determined to resume university operations
#FeesMustFall Students march to Business Chamber
Students from the NMMU Fees Must Fall Movement marched from City Hall to the Nelson Mandela Bay Business Chamber in Port Elizabeth on Thursday afternoon. Nelson Mandela Bay Business Chamber CEO Kevin Hustler received the comments made by the students, and requested the students to put their concerns in writing. He committed to then table this memorandum to the leadership of the Nelson Mandela Bay Business Chamber. Below is the statement by Nelson Mandela Bay Business Chamber CEO Kevin … [Read more...] about #FeesMustFall Students march to Business Chamber
Statement from Lieutenant General Khomotso Phahlane on #FeesMustFall
Today I visited various university campuses in Gauteng and immediately thereafter consulted with the Gauteng SAPS management team. I have directed that, with immediate effect, senior managers in the province are to take personal control of police actions relating to the student protests at the universities under the banner of #FeesMustFall. It was also decided that a Deputy National Commissioner, Lieutenant General Gary Kruser, will oversee all planning and management processes relating to … [Read more...] about Statement from Lieutenant General Khomotso Phahlane on #FeesMustFall
SAFETSA calls for calm at universities
Related: Read Comments placed on the MyPE #NMMUpoll The South African Further Education and Training Student Association (SAFETSA) says the violence that has marred student protests must end immediately. SAFETSA President Yonke Twani was speaking at the Higher Education Multi-Stakeholder Forum on Monday in Boksburg. The forum is convened by Higher Education and Training Minister Blade Nzimande and is attended by students, parents, business and labour. Twani said those who destroy … [Read more...] about SAFETSA calls for calm at universities
Government committed to addressing students’ concerns
Related: Read Comments placed on the MyPE #NMMUpoll President Jacob Zuma says government is committed to addressing the legitimate concerns of students and their families over the high costs of higher education. The President on Monday gave a keynote address at the Higher Education Multi-Stakeholder Forum in Boksburg, Gauteng. The forum is convened by Higher Education and Training Minister Blade Nzimande and is attended by students, parents, business and labour. President Zuma said … [Read more...] about Government committed to addressing students’ concerns
Poorme #FeesMustFall replies to Paid in Full Parent
Dear Paid in Full Parent (Letter HERE) Had you considered your facts right first, had you not being biased on the matter at hand, i would have understood your point. But for now, it doesn't contain any weight....surprising that a parent can write such! Dear paid in full parent, the fact that you paid in full for your child doesn't change the fact that i am wondering in the streets of port elizabeth with no place to sleep, it doesn't change the fact that i am writing this to you hungry as … [Read more...] about Poorme #FeesMustFall replies to Paid in Full Parent
