Statement by Exco of Council
Tuesday, 25 October 2016
Yesterday the wanton damage to property at CPUT’s Bellville campus once again made headline news. The university is aware of at least six cars being torched and countless other destructive acts taking place.
Council has always encouraged good faith engagement with protesting students on the understanding that some common ground may be found and it condemns, in the strongest terms, the violent behaviour of protesters yesterday.
While circumstances force it and it reluctantly brings private security and the SAPS on to campus, it must reiterate that its responsibility is to protect staff, students and property against violent unlawful behaviour.
Council calls upon those who are committed to the noble cause of students to expose those behind the violence and arson, so that the arm of law can take its full might.
It further urges students not to participate in these criminal acts and if they do be prepared to take full consequences thereof.
Thank you
CPUT Council
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