university admission frauds

Navigating the Treacherous Waters of University Admission Frauds: A Warning Narrative

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University admission frauds are common in Cape Town, according to representatives from various universities. The University of the Western Cape recently found itself at the center of a false social media campaign, offering admission for a fee. The university released a statement clarifying that it would never trade admission for a fee and warned applicants to be wary of such scams. Other universities also advise applicants to gather information from official sources and report any doubtful activities to their campus protection services.

gender-based violence campus safety

A Disturbing Gender Violence Incident Shocks Cape Town University

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A vicious act of genderbased violence occurred at Cape Peninsula University of Technology (CPUT) in Cape Town when a female student was stabbed by her husband, who is also a student. Social media was flooded with videos of the attack, which caused outrage across the country. Male students reacted by attacking the perpetrator, and the victim was rushed to the hospital. The university administration and political parties responded with denouncements and calls for action against genderbased violence.