Student Protests

A group of students from the EFF Youth Command protested at the University of Cape Town on Tuesday, calling for the scrapping of student debt and an academic boycott until their demands are met. They also seek registration for financially excluded students. UCT management reports assisting most vulnerable students amid campus disruptions.

February 16, 2026 由 AI 报道

On the first day of the 2026 academic year, students at the University of Cape Town disrupted registration by blocking campus entrances, demanding an end to fee blocks and better accommodation. The protests highlight ongoing issues of financial exclusion affecting eligible students. University leaders received a memorandum and pledged to respond while maintaining academic operations.