UCT gets interim interdict as protesters’ ‘unlawfulness presents a real risk to life and limb’

The University of Cape Town “would have preferred not to have pursued this route”‚ but on Tuesday it turned to the Western Cape High Court to obtain an interim interdict to ensure it “can conclude the year and exams”. “We are deeply concerned for the safety of staff and students alike - including protesters - and we are extremely worried that the violence and unlawfulness that some protesters are engaging in presents a real risk to life and limb‚” said vice-chancellor Dr Max Price.