Burning down Fort Hare will only make students’ life worse
19 May 2016
DASO condemns the violent vandalism that was witnessed yesterday and last night at the University of Fort Hare (UFH).
We understand that several tents have been burnt and that other buildings – linked to the centenary celebration – are being targeted. We are also aware that members of SAPS are currently protecting buildings from further vandalism.
This violence will not help those students who are facing a legitimate funding crisis. This will only make the situation worse, and take even more funds away from the University – as they repair the damage.
This funding crisis, which has led to tensions flaring up, was a long time coming. Minister Blade Nzimande must be made to answer for the real mess in which Fort Hare finds itself today.