DEVELOPING: CPUT students vacate residences
Students at Cape Peninsula University of Technology are evacuating their residences following a management order amid escalating violence and unrest on campus
CPUT students began vacating university residences on Wednesday, following a 24-hour deadline set by management amid ongoing unrest. The decision came after a building was burned at the university's Bellville campus, leading to escalating violence and police deployment. CPUT announced the closure of all campuses until further notice and suspended academic activities.
Students were seen leaving with their belongings on Wednesday morning, as the shutdown took effect. The Student Representative Council (SRC) has strongly rejected the university's directive, expressing deep disappointment and revulsion. The SRC argues that while safety is a concern, a 24-hour evacuation period violates students' rights, procedural fairness, and institutional accountability.
The SRC warned that students may face homelessness, financial hardship, and lack of safe accommodation due to the short notice. The SRC also stated that it will report any improper use of funds and take steps to protect students' interests. The fate of the university campuses and academic activities remains uncertain.
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