CAPE TOWN - Representatives of Cape Town's District Six community have demanded better safety and security in the area.
This follows the recent violent protests at a neighbouring Cape Peninsula University of Technology campus which residents say spilled beyond the campus boundaries.
Community representatives have now written to university management requesting an urgent meeting to avoid future disruptions.
The District Six Civic Association wants campus management to meet with them over these issues.
“When CPUT decided to rename its campus to District Six, they need to understand they became a part of an existing community, a community of people where 60 000 plus were forced removed from District Six. You cannot us a name and not take cognizance of what that name holds, you don't own that name, the dynamics are complex,” said District Six Advocacy Committee Chairperson Tania Kleinhans.
Community leaders said they want to work more closely with the campus management to resolve issues.
They also expect feedback from the university when classes resume on Monday.
District Six Working Committee Secretary, Shanaaz Arnold said: “Not all of the students was rioting, so they ones that Jeff encountered was actually running away, trying to hide because some of them were taken out of their dormitories because they did not want to participate, so we really want CPUT to come to the table.”
CPUT spokesperson Lauren Kansley confirmed academic activities resume on Monday.
Kansley said the institution understands the concerns from District Six residents after violent protests spilled beyond the campus.
The University said students involved in illegal protest action face criminal charges and could jeopardise their academic futures.