UWC students can choose when to write exams
Cape Town - In light of the ongoing unrest, the University of the Western Cape (UWC) has opted to suspend face-to-face classes, with students given the choice of writing their main examinations next month, or in January.
On Wednesday, in another day of violent protests, petrol bombs were found, canteens were looted and a case of arson was reported at a residence.
University spokesman Luthando Tyhalibongo said petrol bombs were found on its main Bellville campus on Wednesday morning. Student leaders had not taken responsibility for the petrol bombs, and no arrests had been made, he said.
A fire was started outside the university’s Kovacs residence near the laundry section. He added that on Monday, the university’s management held a meeting with the students, aimed at discussing and addressing their demands, which the students found to be unsatisfactory, leading to Wednesday's action.
scrapping of fees for replacement of student cards
clearing of students' debts and no payment of registration fees
insourcing of workers
application form fees to be scrapped
to be able to graduate even with outstanding fees
students to be able to register for a full year and not a semester
dropping of charges
