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South Africa: Deputy Minister Mduduzi Manana Visits North West University to Assess Situation, 26 Feb
Govt of SA, 25 February 2016
The Deputy Minister of Higher Education and Training, Mr Mduduzi Manana MP, will visit the North West University tomorrow, 26 February 2016, following the recent shutdown of the… Read more »
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South Africa: North West University Campus Shut After Violence
Buildings were set alight at the North West University Mafikeng campus after protests against the inauguration of an interim-SRC earlier in the day resulted in violence.
Buildings were torched at the North West University Mafikeng campus after protests against the inauguration of an interim-SRC earlier in the day resulted in clashes with police and private security.
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South Africa: President Jacob Zuma Condemns Incidents of Violence and Destruction of Property At Universities
Govt of SA, 25 February 2016
President Jacob Zuma has strongly condemned recent incidents of violence and the destruction of property on several campuses of higher education including the North West… Read more »
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South Africa: President Condemns Varsity Violence
SAnews.gov.za, 25 February 2016
President Jacob Zuma has strongly condemned recent incidents of violence and the destruction of property on several campuses of universities. Read more »
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South Africa: Student Protests End in Violence and Flames
DW, 25 February 2016
Student protests in South Africa have escalated again, ending in violent clashes with police and a university being set on fire. Now black students are going online to protest… Read more »
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South Africa: S. Africa's Zuma Condemns Student Protests
DW, 25 February 2016
Student protests in South Africa are taking on an increasingly violent tone following clashes between black and white students at several universities this week. Academic… Read more »
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South Africa: University Shut Down by Violent Protests
The Daily Vox, 25 February 2016
Buildings were torched at the North West University Mafikeng campus on Wednesday evening after protests against the inauguration of an interim-SRC earlier in the day resulted in… Read more »
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South Africa: I Have Nowhere to Go - Displaced NWU Student
News24Wire, 25 February 2016
A 21-year-old law student at the North-West University's Mahikeng campus said she has no place to go after the institution decision to evacuate its residences on Thursday. Read more »
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South Africa: ANC Condemns NWU Student Protests
News24Wire, 25 February 2016
The African National Congress has called for police to move swiftly to apprehend those involved in the destruction of property at the North-West University's Mahikeng campus. Read more »
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South Africa: University Closed as Students and Security Clash
SAnews.gov.za, 25 February 2016
The North West University Mafikeng Campus has been closed indefinitely following widespread fire damage to buildings on the campus. Read more »
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South Africa: University Denies Security Used Live Ammunition
News24Wire, 25 February 2016
Protesters caused millions of rands in damage when they set fire to the administrative building at North West University's Mahikeng campus, a spokesperson said on Thursday. Read more »
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South Africa: Latest Spate of Violence At Universities a Grave Concern - Committee
Parliament of South Africa, 25 February 2016
The latest spate of violence at universities is of grave concern to the Portfolio Committee on Higher Education. Read more »
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South Africa: DA Condemns Campus Violence
DA, 25 February 2016
The DA condemns the violence at North West University's Mafikeng Campus last night. The violence is believed to have begun after Economic Freedom Fighters Student Command (EFFSC)… Read more »
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South Africa: Parliament Condemns Latest Spate of Violence At Universities
Govt of SA, 25 February 2016
Latest spate of violence at universities a grave concern - Committee Read more »
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South Africa: #NWUMafikeng Has Been Shut Down Indefinitely
The Daily Vox, 25 February 2016
Buildings were torched at the North West University Mafikeng campus on Wednesday evening after protests against the inauguration of an interim-SRC earlier in the day resulted in… Read more »
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South Africa: Provincial Commissioner Condemns Acts of Violence At the University
SAPS, 25 February 2016
Today, the North West Provincial Commissioner, Lieutenant General Baile Motswenyane, condemned the spate of public violence that took place at the University of North West's… Read more »
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South Africa: EFF Calls for Immediate Removal of Private Security From NWU
EFF, 24 February 2016
The EFF calls for the immediate removal of private security from North West University who are using live ammunition against students. There are never grounds, under no… Read more »
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South Africa: NWU Students Adviced to Leave Campus Immediately
News24Wire, 24 February 2016
The North West University has indefinitely suspended classes at its Mahikeng campus. Read more »
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South Africa: EFF Urges NWU Students to Stand Firm Against Armed Security Guards
News24Wire, 24 February 2016
The EFF on Wednesday called for the immediate removal of a private security company at the North West University. Read more »
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South Africa: University Students Say Security Used Live Ammunition
News24Wire, 24 February 2016
The North West University on Wednesday denied claims that a student had been shot dead during clashes with security guards at its Mahikeng campus. Read more »
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South Africa: NWU Suspends Activities After Violent Clashes On Mahikeng Campus
News24Wire, 24 February 2016
Violent clashes broke out at the North West University's Mahikeng campus on Wednesday afternoon, leaving a number of students injured and resulted in activities coming to a halt. Read more »
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South Africa: Suspended SRC President Denies Causing NWU Disruption
News24Wire, 24 February 2016
The former president of the North West University's Mahikeng campus' Students Representative Council (SRC) on Wednesday denied claims that he had caused disruptions on campus that… Read more »
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South Africa: If You Are a White South African, Please Read This
The Daily Vox, 23 February 2016
I was really, really scared to put this online. But that fear, is the exact reason why I am doing it. Read more »
