NMMU condemns rape of two students: Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University (NMMU) is extremely saddened by the news of the rape of two of its students. Source: NMMU News Latest News. NMMU remains committed to completing academic year as far as possible: Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University’s (NMMU) valiant attempts to resume the academic programme and salvage what is left of the 2016 academic year this week were thwarted by ongoing protests and resultant clashes with police. Source: … [Read more...] about NMMU condemns rape of two students
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PE in the news: NMMU students threaten to ‘braai and eat zebras’
NMMU students threaten to ‘braai and eat zebras’: Port Elizabeth – Students from Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University (NMMU) on Friday posted a number of threats on social media that they would “braai and eat” the zebras who graze nearby on the university’s nature reserve if management did not ... Source: "Port Elizabeth" - BingNews. Australia facing first-ever 5-0 ODI whitewash: When the teams face off tomorrow in the fourth match at Port Elizabeth it is difficult to see how the visitors … [Read more...] about PE in the news: NMMU students threaten to ‘braai and eat zebras’
Grahamstown in the news: Parents of some NMMU students to turn to the courts
Parents of some NMMU students to turn to the courts: Grahamstown attorney, Brin Brody, said a letter of demand to open would be sent to the university on Friday, and, if ignored, an application would be lodged in Grahamstown by Tuesday. More than 4000 people signed an online petition started by well-known PE ... Source: "Grahamstown" - BingNews. Talks follow night protests: Heavily equipped Public Order Police from East London moved on to the Rhodes University campus around 5.30am today … [Read more...] about Grahamstown in the news: Parents of some NMMU students to turn to the courts
PE in the news: Students to be evicted….Jeff talks to the University of Fort Hare’s SRC
Students to be evicted….Jeff talks to the University of Fort Hare’s SRC: Jeff had a chat to SRC member, Mosuli Mcwelea. Take a listen! 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 ... Source: "Port Elizabeth" - BingNews. Els and Venter advance to Bloem Open finals: Leon Els ousted Skhosana to reach his second final in Mangaung, a challenge against … [Read more...] about PE in the news: Students to be evicted….Jeff talks to the University of Fort Hare’s SRC
Bhisho news: Fort Hare granted permission to evict students
Fort Hare granted permission to evict students: The Bhisho High Court has this afternoon granted the University of Fort Hare management to evict its students from residences, but on condition that it will provide alternative accommodations. SRC secretary at the Alice campus Ricardo Smith told the ... Source: "Bhisho" - BingNews. Fort Hare students to be evicted: University of Fort Hare students and university management have both welcomed a Bhisho High Court ruling on evictions of students … [Read more...] about Bhisho news: Fort Hare granted permission to evict students
Bhisho news: Protesting students block UCT entrances
Protesting students block UCT entrances: Fort Hare University Fort Hare University in the Eastern Cape is set to approach the high court in Bhisho on Monday to issue an eviction order against students who won't vacate residences at the Alice campus. The university said it considered the students ... Source: "Bhisho" - BingNews. Woman held in connection with murder of top Bhisho official: A close relative of slain Bhisho official Sakhekile Ndudula was arrested for his murder at the weekend. … [Read more...] about Bhisho news: Protesting students block UCT entrances
Grahamstown in the news: Eleven Rhodes students in court
Eleven Rhodes students in court: Eleven Rhodes University (RU) students will return to the Grahamstown Magistrate’s Court on Friday, to hear their bail conditions. This comes after police arrested the students on Wednesday, for various charges after allegedly violating a court interdict ... Source: "Grahamstown" - BingNews. Our leadership vacuum … sucks: The affliction runs deep. Take the shocking conduct of our clearly very poorly trained police officers in dealing with protesting students … [Read more...] about Grahamstown in the news: Eleven Rhodes students in court
PE in the news: Security storms NMMU building to free journalists held captive by ‘rogue’ students
Security storms NMMU building to free journalists held captive by 'rogue' students: They had been covering the protest since Wednesday morning and joined students again on Thursday morning when they gathered outside the Port Elizabeth Magistrate’s Court where nine students arrested the day before appeared briefly. Free education was an ... Source: "Port Elizabeth" - BingNews. Prostitute scam in PE targets B&Bs: The gang believed to be behind at least 11 of the well-orchestrated crimes at … [Read more...] about PE in the news: Security storms NMMU building to free journalists held captive by ‘rogue’ students
UNIC marks International Day of Peace with tertiary students in Pretoria on Wednesday, 21 September 2016
UNIC marks International Day of Peace with tertiary students in Pretoria on Wednesday, 21 September 2016: This year, to mark the International Day of Peace, students from Boston Media House and the Tshwane University of Technology will interact with peacekeepers in gaining a better understanding of the work of the UN in conflict resolution, peace and security. UNIC in partnership with UN Volunteers and ACCORD will visit the tertiary institutions to encourage the media and communication … [Read more...] about UNIC marks International Day of Peace with tertiary students in Pretoria on Wednesday, 21 September 2016
NMMU postgrad students and professors explore fracking issue
NMMU postgrad students and professors explore fracking issue: Shale gas exploration in the Karoo may be a contentious and controversial issue, but South Africans – especially in and around the Karoo – may just have to brace themselves for what appears to be an inevitable move. Source: NMMU News Latest News. … [Read more...] about NMMU postgrad students and professors explore fracking issue
Mthatha news: South Africa: Walter Sisulu Students Clash With Police During Fees Protest
South Africa: Walter Sisulu Students Clash With Police During Fees Protest: Hundreds of Walter Sisulu University students from the institution's largest campus, Nelson Mandela Drive (NMD) in Mthatha, blocked the N2 yesterday. Some threw stones at passing cars. The students were demanding answers to concerns they have about their ... Source: "Mthatha" - BingNews. Pumla Silinga facing prison term: Police managed to trace her only in April this year, when it was discovered she had been acting … [Read more...] about Mthatha news: South Africa: Walter Sisulu Students Clash With Police During Fees Protest
SA students win netball world champs
SA students win netball world champs: The USSA squad which won the World University Netball Championship in Miami is, front from left, Melinda Goosen (delegation head), Lindi Lombard, Izette Lubbe, Juline Rossouw, Lauren Lee Christians, Nadia Uys, Renske Stolz, Dorette Badenhorst (coach), Tumi Komane (physio), and back from left, Dumisane Chauke (manager), Karla Mostert, Jeanie Steyn, Zandre Kruger, Sigi Burger, Kifiloe Tsotetsi and Charmaine Baard Photo: supplied South Africa’s varsity … [Read more...] about SA students win netball world champs
Deepening inequality is the high price students will pay for free education
Deepening inequality is the high price students will pay for free education by Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University: Students have been steadfast in their demands of universities and the South African government. But what might the unintended consequences be? Nic Bothma/EPAUniversity students have scored some massive victories since “fees must fall” entered South Africa’s lexicon. They have secured more government funding for fees. They have forced universities to address a complex range of … [Read more...] about Deepening inequality is the high price students will pay for free education
South African ‘born free’ students see the world through the prism of race
South African 'born free' students see the world through the prism of race by Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University Articles: Racial tensions are becoming increasingly common among South African university students. EPAF A university rugby match degenerated into on-field brawls between black and white students. White Afrikaans-speaking students and black students traded blows over the University of Pretoria’s language policy. Some people are astonished that this is happening nearly 22 years … [Read more...] about South African ‘born free’ students see the world through the prism of race
Women students recall how they were beaten up at rugby match
Women students recall how they were beaten up at rugby match: This disruption was during a rugby match between UFS and Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University (NMMU). A close friend of Pretorius, Pieter Strauss, shot the video of the assault. “There is absolute no way to justify the incident. You can never raise ... NMMU - Read more on Sowetan Live (press release) (registration) (blog) Millions for NMMU's new marine engineering course: The NMMU recently signed a memorandum of … [Read more...] about Women students recall how they were beaten up at rugby match
