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Media Statement by the Acting National Commissioner of the South African Police Service: Lieutenant General Khomotso Phahlane – #Feesmustfall Security Update and Western Cape Firearm Success

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Media Statement by the Acting National Commissioner of the South African Police Service: Lieutenant General Khomotso Phahlane - #Feesmustfall Security Update and Western Cape Firearm Success: The South African Police Service has just concluded a three-day National Management Forum meeting, a forum constituted by the Acting National Commissioner, Deputy National Commissioners, Divisional Commissioners, Regional Commissioners and Provincial Commissioners. The National Management Forum was … [Read more...] about Media Statement by the Acting National Commissioner of the South African Police Service: Lieutenant General Khomotso Phahlane – #Feesmustfall Security Update and Western Cape Firearm Success

Further update for 24 October

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Further update for 24 October: MEDIATION PROCESS – UPDATE FOR 24 OCTOBER 2016 In keeping with the official mediation process ordered by the High Court and in efforts to restore normalcy, the university has been engaged in protracted negotiations with the student leadership. Source: NMMU News Latest News. UPDATE - 23 October: The events witnessed and experienced during the past week at Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University (NMMU) go against everything the University stands for, … [Read more...] about Further update for 24 October

UPDATE 21 October 9am

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UPDATE 21 October 9am: Staff and student update – 21 October 9am The North Campus entrance is open. You are allowed to park in the main parking lot or alternatively park off campus. Source: NMMU News Latest News. UPDATE 21 October 10am: A second case of suspected arson has been reported and is under investigation by the police. Last night, the Campus Boma was completely gutted and the cause of the fire is as yet unclear. Source: NMMU News Latest News. … [Read more...] about UPDATE 21 October 9am

Staff and student update 20 October – morning

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Staff and student update 20 October - morning: The main springboard for the student attacks is from the Madiba Shirt area and has moved from the back of the university towards the front of South Campus. Source: NMMU News Latest News. NMMU Eco-car wins category: NMMU Eco-Car wins Gasoline category in 2016 Shell Eco-Marathon: South Africa! From October 13 - 16, the 3rd Shell Eco-Marathon: South Africa was held at the Zwartkops Raceway in Pretoria, and saw participants … [Read more...] about Staff and student update 20 October – morning

UPDATE – 18 October 2pm

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UPDATE - 18 October 2pm: In light of the confusion around what is presently happening on our campuses, it is important that we remind ourselves how we got where we are as Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University (NMMU). Source: NMMU News Latest News. UPDATE 19 October: The last two days at Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University (NMMU) have been more difficult than anticipated. This follows the institution’s decision to resume the academic programme this week. Source: NMMU News Latest … [Read more...] about UPDATE – 18 October 2pm

Staff and student update

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Staff and student update: SIX students at Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University (NMMU) have been arrested to date this morning. This follows various incidents across the University’s South and North campuses. At South Campus, stone-carrying students entered the main Embizweni building where they intimidated staff in their offices. They also disrupted classes. There were also reports of incidents of stone-throwing in the students’ confrontation with police. When the group was … [Read more...] about Staff and student update

NMMU update: 18 October

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NMMU update: 18 October: Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University (NMMU) remains committed to completing the academic year in spite of the many challenges it faced with today’s resumption of classes. The University is resolute in its intention to restore normalcy.  After four weeks of shutdown, the time available to salvage what remains of the 2016 academic year is dwindling and this puts the future of many of our students at risk.  In light of this, staff and students are advised that … [Read more...] about NMMU update: 18 October

Update to staff: 17 October

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Update to staff: 17 October: Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University (NMMU) operations and academic preparations for the resumption of class tomorrow proceeded satisfactorily across all six campuses in Port Elizabeth and George today. Source: NMMU News Latest News. Guidelines to staff and students concerning possible disruptions: As excited as staff and students are to finally complete the 2016 academic, NMMU recognises that many are anxious about their safety. Source: NMMU News Latest … [Read more...] about Update to staff: 17 October

J-Bay in the news: Weather Update: SA heats up for the weekend

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Weather Update: SA heats up for the weekend: On Sunday a 60% chance of rain can be expected from Bloubergstrand, on the coast through the Garden Route, up until Jeffreys Bay with a 30% chance of rain expected from Hondeklip Bay in the Northern Cape, through central Western Cape, over the border into ... Source: "Jeffreys Bay" - BingNews. R12m boost for Jeffreys Bay: Main beach area in Jeffreys Bay is set to undergo a facelift thanks to a financial boost of more than R12m from the Department … [Read more...] about J-Bay in the news: Weather Update: SA heats up for the weekend

Update: present status at NMMU

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Update: present status at NMMU: The High Court has tasked NMMU with appointing an independent mediator to engage all stakeholders to resolve the impasse that led to the closure of the University in mid-September. Yesterday’s agreement, which was made an order of court, requires the University to engage all stakeholders in a mediation process – including the various student formations and parents. Source: NMMU News Latest News. … [Read more...] about Update: present status at NMMU

UPDATE – student assembly on 3 October

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UPDATE - student assembly on 3 October: The need to address the funding crunch, the resultant need for substantial financial aid particularly for students from poor and the so-called “missing middle” families, which has in turn inspired the local and national “free higher education” campaign, has been under intense discussion country-wide Source: NMMU News Latest News. … [Read more...] about UPDATE – student assembly on 3 October

UPDATE – student assembly on 3 October

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UPDATE - student assembly on 3 October: The need to address the funding crunch, the resultant need for substantial financial aid particularly for students from poor and the so-called “missing middle” families, which has in turn inspired the local and national “free higher education” campaign, has been under intense discussion country-wide Source: NMMU News Latest News. … [Read more...] about UPDATE – student assembly on 3 October

UPDATE – campuses closed for now

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UPDATE - campuses closed for now: Students have blocked the entrances to several campuses this morning. Therefore, the University remains inaccessible.  The protesting students are yet to give Management their petition of demands. NMMU is monitoring the situation and will advise on the next course of action. Source: NMMU News Latest News. Staff and student update: 23 September: Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University management sincerely apologises that university operations did not … [Read more...] about UPDATE – campuses closed for now