Facts about the recent suspension of UCT student
13 May 2015
Dear colleagues and students,
I have been conscious of the need to keep the University of Cape Town community updated on matters relating to the recent protest action and our progress in relation to broader transformation issues. It is my plan to do so in the next few days.
I wish, however, to update you urgently on the recent suspension of a UCT student [Chumani Maxwele - PW]. This has now attracted media attention (see Cape Times report). I write to give you the facts.
Based on an allegation of harassment and intimidation of a female staff member that occurred on the public holiday, 1 May 2015, in the Mathematics Building on Upper Campus, a student was suspended last Thursday, 7 May 2015, and is facing a disciplinary hearing relating to that incident.