Dear MyPE DASO condemns the violent vandalism that was witnessed yesterday and last night at the University of Fort Hare (UFH). We understand that several tents have been burnt and that other buildings – linked to the centenary celebration – are being targeted. We are also aware that members of SAPS are currently protecting buildings from further vandalism. This violence will not help those students who are facing a legitimate funding crisis. This will only make the situation worse, and … [Read more...] about Burning down Fort Hare will only make students’ life worse
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The right people and the right plan for Fort Hare
The following remarks were delivered by the DA Leader, Mmusi Maimane, at the University of Fort Hare, East London Campus, where he was addressing students ahead of the SRC Elections scheduled to take place on Thursday, 21 April 2016. The Leader was joined by DA Eastern Cape Provincial Leader, Athol Trollip MPL, Provincial Chairperson, Veliswa Mvenya MPL, DA Eastern Cape Provincial Executive Council Member, Nqaba Bhanga MP, DA Youth Interim Leader, Yusuf Cassim MP, and UFH SRC President, Busisiwe … [Read more...] about The right people and the right plan for Fort Hare
Fort Hare SASCO and ANCYL members personally selling rooms for own account
Dear MyPE The Democratic Alliance has exposed the widespread corrupt dealings of ANC-aligned SASCO at the University of Fort Hare. The DA discovered that leaders from SASCO and the ANCYL from the university have been personally selling residence rooms to students who have not gone through the residential application process and have not paid the university for their rooms. In my possession I have proof that payment was made by a student to a SASCO leader in exchange for a room in a … [Read more...] about Fort Hare SASCO and ANCYL members personally selling rooms for own account
EC Universities S.A. Cultural Observatory announces strategic workshop
The Department of Arts and Culture’s national South African Cultural Observatory is announcing its first annual national workshop which is being held in Johannesburg on 19 February 2016. The South African Cultural Observatory is a national research centre hosted by a grouping of universities comprising Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University, Rhodes University and University of Fort Hare. In terms of Mzansi Golden Economy strategy the Cultural Observatory is the informative ‘nerve centre’ … [Read more...] about EC Universities S.A. Cultural Observatory announces strategic workshop
DASO shows growth in University of Fort Hare SRC elections
Dear Editor The Democratic Alliance Youth and the Democratic Alliance Student Organisation in the Eastern Cape would like to congratulate our fellow Democrats at the University of Fort Hare on their results for the Student Representative Council elections that took place yesterday. DASO UFH contested in the SRC elections for the first time last year and went on to win 3 seats on the Council. This year we have shown some growth in our support on the campus, winning 4 seats. DASO won 1 seat … [Read more...] about DASO shows growth in University of Fort Hare SRC elections
