Open letter sent to US Rector after approval of controversial policy
AfriForum Youth sent an open letter to the Rector of the University of Stellenbosch (US), Prof Russel Botman, after the newly proposed residence placement policy had been approved by the Convocation of the University with 109 votes against 77.
97% of students support abolition of racial profiling
AfriForum Youth made available the results of a referendum on racial profiling at the University of Pretoria (UP), by hanging a banner across the campus at the Client Services Centre. The referendum was about the question: “Should racial classification still be used by the UP?” The results show that 97% of students do not want [...]
Overdue matric results obtained
AfriForum Youth received the overdue matric results of learners from the Department of Basic Education, just before a court order would have been brought against the Department regarding this issue.
Tax on graduates discourages culture of learning
The tax on graduates, as announced this week by the Chair of the Subcommittee for Education, Naledi Pandor, is a one-sided decision that will not promote tertiary studies among South Africans, AfriForum Youth said. The youth organisation also demanded that broader public consultation be done before such a tax is instituted.
Transformation Committee will create alternative forms of discrimination
The Oversight Committee for Transformation in Public Universities, as appointed by the Minister of Higher Education, Dr Blade Nzimande, is a one-sided institution which will lead to racial bias and discrimination, AfriForum Youth said.
SMS campaign launched against Varsity Cup entrance fees
AfriForum Youth has submitted complaints at the University of Pretoria (UP) and the two main sponsors of the FNB Varsity Cup rugby series, namely First National Bank (FNB) and Steinhoff International, regarding outrageous entrance fees for university rugby matches. AfriForum Youth has also launched a SMS campaign, giving students the platform to show their support [...]
AfriForum Youth to assist matriculants with outstanding results
AfriForum Youth invited matriculants, who have not received their results by today, to report it to AfriForum. Over the past four years, AfriForum Youth has had considerable success by liaising directly with the Department of Basic Education and by resolving such issues in a collective way.
AfriForum launches annual history tour for young people
AfriForum Youth launched a yearly history tour for young people, where chosen leaders from across the country were given the opportunity to visit museums, heritage areas and battlegrounds which are relevant to Afrikaner history.
Racism uproar at CPUT campus
AfriForum Youth is considering legal action after Sasco put up a poster at the Cape Town and Bellville campuses of the Cape Peninsula University of Technology, which again serves as confirmation of the brewing hatred within ANC-affiliated organisations against international and white students.
550 petitions presented to prof. Jonathan Jansen
AfriForum Youth Kovsies today handed around 550 petitions to the Rector of the University of the Free State (UFS), Prof. Jonathan Jansen. The petition deals with students’ protest against the UFS101 first year module. In addition, AfriForum Youth has committed itself to co-operate with the university in a constructive manner to address certain student issues.
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