Is University of Cape Town safe?
Crime dominates the news headlines across South Africa and it affects all of us. While UCT campuses have a relatively low rate of crime compared with the rest of Cape Town, the safety of students and staff members is still the university’s highest priority.
Why are South African students protesting?
From Fees Must Fall to Wits Asinamali, students have been protesting for free tertiary education. Access to quality education is not only one of the United Nations’ Global Goals, it’s a human right. South Africa’s youth has been fighting for the right to affordable education for decades, and the struggle continues.
Why is Cecil Rhodes statue being taken down?
“Instead, it is determined to focus its time and resources on delivering the report’s recommendations around the contextualisation of the college’s relationship with Rhodes, as well as improving educational equality, diversity and inclusion amongst its student cohort and academic community.”
What caused the UCT fire?
The mountain fire that ravaged the University of Cape Town in April was probably caused by arsonists who threw or shot something out of a passing car. That’s the conclusion of an investigative report made public on Thursday by South African National Parks.
Why was UCT on fire?
Table Mountain & UCT fire was possibly caused by malicious act says report. Cape Town – Two months after a devastating fire ravaged over 600 hectares of Table Mountain and parts of the University of Cape Town an independent report reveals that it was started during a malicious act.
Is Cape Town safe for students?
All large cities can be unsafe, and Cape Town is no exception. We’ll cover safety and security during Orientation. Ultimately, it is your responsibility to be vigilant and avoid risky situations for yourself and your group. A list of emergency numbers is included in the UCT Orientation welcome packs.
Is South Africa safe for international students?
Yes, crime is prevalent. Well, crime, poverty, and other socioeconomic issues are the residual effects of apartheid. Still, these are not reasons to avoid South Africa study abroad programs. International students will definitely need to be aware of crime hot spots.
Do students have the right to protest?
Students have a constitutional right to participate in non-disruptive protests during the school day. But punishments cannot be harsher because you missed class to protest or because of your political beliefs.
What did Cecil Rhodes do to Africa?
Rhodes was an imperialist, businessman and politician who played a dominant role in southern Africa in the late 19th Century, driving the annexation of vast swathes of land. He founded the De Beers diamond firm which until recently controlled the global trade.
