UCT students vow to continue with protests

The University of Cape Town says police have arrested four students who were transporting sewage containers to the campus.

UCT spokesperson, Elijah Moholola says the students were apprehended at an entrance to one of the campuses.

They were later released

Students have meanwhile vowed to continue with protests at UCT.

Student leader, Sinawo Thambo says, “We will continue to shut down and we will do so with the pain and anxiety, as the dire situation our comrades in prison are suffering, we will not be deterred, we urge the university community and the society at large to continue engaging the broader movement at a national level and frequent discussions and events hosted by the broader national movement of fees-must-fall.”

Another two protesting students were also detained after renewed clashes with private security at UCT on Tuesday.

UCT has also confirmed that it’s using alternative approaches to teaching and learning, including blended learning, which relies on digital and online material.

[Source: SABC]

Picture of Voice of the Cape
Voice of the Cape

Related Stories

VOC became the first Muslim radio station in South Africa when a special events license was granted to the station in Ramadan/January 1995. Subsequent temporary broadcast licenses were granted, permitting the station to broadcast for 24 hours.

Donate to our Pledgeline
Support our Mosques
Listen on Online Radio Box! Voice of the Cape

Listen Live

Western Cape’s No.1 Community Radio Station

0%