Protest action on campus today
Released: 13:00, 15 September 2016
Dear colleagues and students,
A group of about 200 protesters – including University of Cape Town (UCT) workers and students, and students from other universities – is moving between various buildings on lower campus and along Main Road between Rondebosch and Observatory. We understand that the protest may move later to Bremner building on middle campus and Jammie Plaza for a public meeting at 13:00.
Campus Protection Services is monitoring the group and the first priority is the safety of people on campus. Protest action earlier this morning temporarily disrupted the Jammie Shuttle service on lower campus and the Sandown route has been cancelled until further notice.
It is understood that the protest is connected with the student disciplinary tribunal that is taking place off campus today.