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IN TWEETS | UCT turns black in anger over murder of student Uyinene Mrwetyana

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'We do not feel safe. We do not feel safe, and the passing of Nene has reminded us of how unsafe our streets are.'

Social media filled up with #RememberingNene tributes on September 4 2019 as anger grows over the continued rape and murder of South African women. UCT closed for the day in remembrance of murdered first-year student Uyinene Mrwetyana.The University of Cape Town turned out in force on Wednesday to remember murdered student Uyinene Mrwetyana.

Thousands of students picketed outside parliament, where they jeered at police minister Bheki Cele and speaker Thandi Modise, and cheered vice-chancellor Mamokgethi Phakeng.Join UCT and members of the public at the gates of Parliament now.

 

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