UCT satisfied with prosecutor’s diversion in interdict violation case

9 December 2016

The University of Cape Town has been advised that three students appeared in the Wynberg Magistrates Court on Tuesday, 06 December 2016, on charges of violating the interim interdict that the university sought after unlawful actions on campus on Tuesday, 16 February.

These charges were laid by UCT after the three students entered Bremner Building on 25 May 2016 without the Vice-Chancellor’s permission, as the interim interdict required.

The students signed an admission of guilt, committed not to repeat the offence, and received a sanction of community service.

UCT is satisfied with the prosecutor’s diversion in this case as it includes an admission of guilt, recognition that a wrong was committed, and a sanction of community service.

Issued by: Elijah Moholola, Head: Media Liaison, UCT Communication and Marketing Department, 9 December 2016