A group of “concerned” Rhodes University graduates have written an open letter to Vice-Chancellor Dr Sizwe Mabizela expressing its disappointment at the way the institution handled the rape protest.
The group‚ who claim they were students at Rhodes University in the 1990s‚ said it was “disturbing” that the current students were facing the same problems they faced during their time at the institution.
“It is heartbreaking that young students‚ who are seeking nothing more than to obtain a good education in order to contribute to society‚ have to worry about their safety in an environment where they should feel safe‚” the letter reads.
The former students said they were also disappointed that the institution had called the police to intervene in the protest.
“Young women protesting topless can hardly be regarded as a threat to anyone’s safety. Indeed‚ we saw this as a desperate cry to be recognized.
“There may be a number of immediate measures you can take to start addressing the issues raised by the students. One of these could be to start addressing the process students have to go through when reporting rapes‚” the letter reads.
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Rhodes graduates express concern about handling of rape protest
The group‚ who claim they were students at Rhodes University in the 1990s‚ said it was “disturbing” that the current students were facing the same problems they faced during their time at the institution.
“It is heartbreaking that young students‚ who are seeking nothing more than to obtain a good education in order to contribute to society‚ have to worry about their safety in an environment where they should feel safe‚” the letter reads.
The former students said they were also disappointed that the institution had called the police to intervene in the protest.
“Young women protesting topless can hardly be regarded as a threat to anyone’s safety. Indeed‚ we saw this as a desperate cry to be recognized.
“There may be a number of immediate measures you can take to start addressing the issues raised by the students. One of these could be to start addressing the process students have to go through when reporting rapes‚” the letter reads.
Tiso Black Star Group Digital
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