Chaos as 'ugly power struggle' rocks UCT

Student anger over fees issue fuels long-running conflict over vice-chancellor’s leadership

19 February 2023 - 00:00

The University of Cape Town plunged deeper into disruption this week when students began the academic year with a protest that shut down the campus and compounded a crisis over the university’s long-running leadership battle. ..

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