CPUT holds indaba but stays closed
Students and staff at the Cape Peninsula University of Technology met on Friday to discuss solutions to the crisis on CPUT campuses. The meeting followed CPUT being forced to suspend classes as a result of protests‚ which saw students dumping excrement around the campus. Spokesperson Lauren Kansley said the vice-chancellor‚ Dr Prins Nevhutalu‚ had also held discussions with the CPUT community.Among the topics discussed were allowing the return of students who had been suspended‚ the de-colonisation of the curriculum and free education."Considering the emotive nature of the topics being discussed we commend the students and student leadership for the discipline shown at the event today‚'' said Kansley."While it did eventually disintegrate after a group of students stormed the venue‚ we believe the willingness to engage from the students and staff is a good step in the right direction.''Classes will remain suspended until further notice‚ she added...
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