UCT notes inappropriate phrasing in winter school programme
21 June 2018
The University of Cape Town has noted the inclusion of the words “POC” in the programme of the Decolonised Winter School (DWS), scheduled for 24-30 June [see below - PW].
The words are understood to be an abbreviated version of “people of colour”. Entrance to UCT events may not be restricted on the basis of race. Our understanding is that the students and alumni arranging the event have been informed accordingly and have agreed that the programme wording will be changed.
Statement issued by Elijah Moholola, UCT Communication and Marketing Department, 21 June 2018
Text of programme:
PROGRAMME DECOLONIAL SCHOOL
FKA AVENUE HALL UCT; FKA HIDDINGH CAMPUS, UCT 24TH JUNE – 30TH JUNE
DAY 1: SUNDAY 24TH JUNE
16:00 – 17:00 OPENING: Cleansing ceremony conceptualised by Mandla Mbothwe and Qondiswa James
DAY 2: MONDAY 25TH JUNE
WAYS OF KNOWING
FKA AVENUE HALL
08:00 – 09:00 Tea and Meditation
09:00 – 11:00 Critical Theory: Epistemic violence and the Public University
Collaborative teaching facilitated by June Bam-Hutchison, Desiree Lewis, Jay Pather, Mandla Mbothwe, Adam Haupt, Asher Gamedze
11:00 – 13:00 Public Intervention Project
Workshops facilitated by Ernie Koela, Adrianna Jamisse, Cebo Zuma, Adam Haupt, Sounds and Words, Thandile Mbatsha and Thando Mangcu
13:00 – 14:00 LUNCH BREAK
14:00 – 17:00 Writing Project
Workshop facilliated by Julie Nxadi, Ntebaleng Morake and Jonny, Koel, Juju, Fok, April
17:00 – 18:00 Public Intervention
Collective graffiti in the UCT tunnel
FKA HIDDINGH HALL
18:00 – 19:00 SUPPER BREAK (POC ONLY)
19:00 – 20:00 1) In the Theatre: Onweer
2) Sound in Revolt: Facilitated by Afro-Asia Project, John Davis and Thabiso Nkona
3) Public Intervention: De-colon-isation of Time
20:00 – 20:30 BREAK
20:30 – 22:00 1) Film Screening: Afrikaaps
2) Sound in Revolt: Practical engagement by Ernie Koela
DAY 3: TUESDAY 26TH JUNE
WAYS OF LEARNING
FKA AVENUE HALL
08:00 – 09:00 Tea and Meditation
09:00 – 11:00 Critical Theory: Deconstructing Curricula for Learner Agency
Collaborative teaching facilitated by Kasturi Behari-Leak; Elelwani Ramugondo, Harry Garuba, Goitsione Mokou and Kershan Pancham
11:00 – 13:00 Public Intervention Project
Workshops facilitated by Ernie Koela, Adrianna Jamisse, Cebo Zuma, Adam Haupt, Sounds and Words, Thandile Mbatsha and Thando Mangcu
13:00 – 14:00 LUNCH BREAK
14:00 – 17:00 Sound Project
Workshop facilliated by Masixole Mlandu, Ernie Koela, and Black Roots Marimbas and Sihle Lonzi
17:00 – 18:00 Public Intervention
Phillip High at TBC
FKA HIDDINGH HALL
18:00 – 19:00 SUPPER BREAK (POC ONLY)
19:00 – 20:00 1) In the Theatre: Biko Rising
2) Sound in Revolt: Facilitated by Dizu Plaatjies and Madosini
3) Public Intervention: Being and Belonging
20:00 – 20:30 BREAK
20:30 – 22:00 1) Film Screening: High Fantasy
2) Sound in Revolt: Practical engagement by Dizu Plaatjies and Madosini
DAY 4: WEDNESDAY 27TH JUNE
COLONIALITY AND THE BODY
FKA AVENUE HALL
08:00 – 09:00 Tea and Meditation
09:00 – 11:00 Critical Theory: Ontology and the Body
Collaborative teaching facilitated by Shose Kessi, Floretta Boonzaaier, Khanyisa Ntombini, Nomusa Makhubu and Vanessa Ludwig
11:00 – 13:00 Public Intervention Project
Workshops facilitated by Ernie Koela, Adrianna Jamisse, Cebo Zuma, Adam Haupt, Sounds and Words, Thandile Mbatsha and Thando Mangcu
13:00 – 14:00 LUNCH BREAK
14:00 – 17:00 Drawing Project
Workshop facilliated by Lungiswa Joe, Larissa Mwanyama, Malaika Evans, Kamil Hassam, Sam Fortuin and Bulumko Mbete
17:00 – 18:00 Public Intervention
Injabulo Arts at TBC
FKA HIDDINGH HALL
18:00 – 19:00 SUPPER BREAK (POC ONLY)
19:00 – 20:00 1) In the Theatre: Biko Rising
2) Sound in Revolt: Facilitated by Gabi Motuba, Tumi Mogorosi and Lerato Kuzwayo 3) Public
Intervention: Hiddingh Flashmob
20:00 – 20:30 BREAK
20:30 – 22:00 1) Film Screening: Winnie
2) Sound in Revolt: Practical engagement by Evan Abrahmse
DAY 5: THURSDAY 28TH JUNE
LAND (URBAN AND AGRARIAN) REFORM
FKA AVENUE HALL
08:00 – 09:00 Tea and Meditation
09:00 – 11:00 Critical Theory: The Land Question
Collaborative teaching facilitated by Lungile Ntsebeza, Tembeka Ngcukaitobi, Nolundi Luwaya, Lubabalo Ntsholo, Mercia Andrews, Michelle Festus, Slow Food Network
11:00 – 13:00 Public Intervention Project
Workshops facilitated by Ernie Koela, Adrianna Jamisse, Cebo Zuma, Adam Haupt, Sounds and Words, Thandile Mbatsha and Thando Mangcu
13:00 – 14:00 LUNCH BREAK
14:00 – 17:00 Agroecology Project
Workshop facilliated by Women on Farms, Biowatch, Mawubuye, Tshisa Nabanye, UCT Grounds and Gardens
17:00 – 18:00 Public Intervention
Nguvu Ya Mbegu at UCT Upper Campus
FKA HIDDINGH HALL
18:00 – 19:00 SUPPER BREAK (POC ONLY)
19:00 – 20:00 1) In the Theatre: Onweer
2) Sound in Revolt: Facilitated by Malcom Jiyane
3) Public Intervention: Black Samurai
20:00 – 20:30 BREAK
20:30 – 22:00 1) Film Screening: Not in My Neighbourhood
2) Sound in Revolt: Practical engagement by Malcom Jiyane
DAY 6: FRIDAY 29TH JUNE
ACTUALISING JUSTICE AND LIBERATION
FKA AVENUE HALL
08:00 – 09:00 Tea and Meditation
09:00 – 11:00 Critical Theory: The People vs. The Authority
Collaborative teaching facilitated by Joel Modiri, Lwazi Lushaba, Leigh-Anne Naidoo, Loretta Feris, Elsbeth Engelbrecht, Brian Kamanzi, Lindokuhle Patiwe and Ziyana Lategaan
11:00 – 13:00 Public Intervention Project
Workshops facilitated by Ernie Koela, Adrianna Jamisse, Cebo Zuma, Adam Haupt, Sounds and Words, Thandile Mbatsha and Thando Mangcu
13:00 – 14:00 LUNCH BREAK
14:00 – 17:00 Public Intervention Project
Collective performance disruptions in the City
17:00 – 18:00 Public Intervention
Public Violence
FKA HIDDINGH HALL
18:00 – 19:00 SUPPER BREAK (POC ONLY)
19:00 – 20:00 1) In the Theatre: Onweer
2) Sound in Revolt: Facilitated by Future Nostalgia and This Thing Is Plural
3) Public Intervention: Demo-crisis
20:00 – 20:30 BREAK
20:30 – 22:00 1) Film Screening: Voetsek! Us, Brothers?
2) Sound in Revolt: Practical engagement by This Thing Is Plural and Soundz of the South
DAY 7: SATURDAY 30TH JUNE
TOWARDS UTOPIA AT THE VANISHING POINT
FKA AVENUE HALL
08:00 – 09:00 Tea and Meditation
09:00 – 13:00 Mass Meeting: Collective Reflection 13:00 – 16:00 LUNCH BREAK: BRAAI
16:00 – 17:00 Collective Clean Up
