Obz Square hosts political debate
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- Published on Tuesday, 14 February 2012 11:21
- Written by Alex Nagel
A panel debate was held last night at Obz Square discussing President Jacob Zuma's "State of the Nation" address. Panel members included the ANC's Professor Ben Turok, the DA's Lance Greyling, UCT’s SRC President Insaaf Isaacs and UCT’s Leader of Student Assembly Lusani Nemalili.
Humanities online registration falls short
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- Published on Tuesday, 14 February 2012 00:00
- Written by Olivia Wainwright
In January, UCT’s Humanities faculty offered its online registration for the second consecutive year. Students were hopeful that this online process would enable them to enjoy a speedier registration than in previous years.
Demands of UCT workers not met
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- Published on Tuesday, 14 February 2012 00:00
- Written by Aimee Carelse
During a national cleaning sector strike in August 2011, the UCT cleaning staff expressed solidarity with national striking workers, demanding an “end to poor wages and working conditions.”
Student laptop initiative launched
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- Published on Tuesday, 14 February 2012 00:00
- Written by Chris van der Westhuyzen
The University of Cape Town is taking part in the national Student Laptop Initiative. This aims to provide quality laptops at discount prices to students and staff members of participating universities.
UCT’s annual housing crisis
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- Published on Tuesday, 14 February 2012 00:00
- Written by Pasqua Heard
An accommodation dilemma hit UCT at the start of this year, as the number of students needing accommodation exceeded the number of bed space in the residences.
UCT “bringing SAXxy back”
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- Published on Tuesday, 14 February 2012 00:00
- Written by Jodi Edmund
At 4.30am on Thursday, February 9th, hundreds of UCT first-year students marched the streets of Cape Town.
Freshers’ Braai: welcome to UCT
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- Published on Tuesday, 14 February 2012 00:00
- Written by Kaede Wildschut
On Thursday, February 2nd, approximately 6 000 UCT students braved the wind and gathered on the university rugby fields for the 2012 UCT Freshers’ Braai.
UCT student launches social commerce site
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- Published on Tuesday, 14 February 2012 00:00
- Written by Olivia Wainwright
On Monday January 23rd Ivan Cadri, a third-year computer science and electrical engineering student, launched www.ripplesale.com.
Turmoil in Syria
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- Published on Tuesday, 14 February 2012 00:00
- Written by Thandeka Mujati
United Nations officials estimate that 6 000 people have died, while approximately 13 000 are now in detention and subject to torture, since protests began in Syria last March.
His Royal Highness Prince Charles visits UCT
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- Published on Saturday, 05 November 2011 16:35
- Written by Olivia Wainwright and Pasqua Heard
On Saturday 5 November, His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales addressed the University of CapeTown community on climate change. The speech was given in the Jameson Hall which over 1000 people attended.
Student falls from fifth floor of Leo Marquad
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- Published on Saturday, 05 November 2011 08:33
- Written by Olivia Wainwright
UCT has offered its support to the family of a female student who fell from the fifth floor of Leo Marquad on the evening of Thursday 3 November.
Fee increases 2012
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- Published on Friday, 28 October 2011 13:35
- Written by Olivia Wainwright
Saturday 14 October saw the end of discussions at the University Council meeting over the increase in university fees.