Tshwane University of Technology student expressed frustration over security measures at their residences following the death of Ntokozo Xaba who was killed by her ex- lover 23-year old rugby player Ngcebo Thusi. Xaba (21) was found in her room at Ekhaya Junction residence in Pretoria Gardens last Wednesday. It is alleged that Xaba was found with stab wounds on her neck the morning after she was drinking with her ex and friends. 

TIGHTER SECURITY 

SRC President Sizwe Nyambi said security at student residences needed to be a top priority. 

He said parents send their children to universities with the hope that they will be safe and out of harm's way in the townships. "Our parents don't know what we get up to when we get to this side of town. We become different people and live different lives from the ones we perceive at home. Although it's not allowed, we make means to cohabit without partners or have as much access as we want to them and this mostly happens in residencies that are off campus, "he said. He said because it's usually a mix of men and women under one roof, it's often hard to tell if one is sneaking or shacking up with someone and breaching security rules. 

FIGHTING GBV IN TERTIARY

The Minister of Higher Education, Science and Innovation has established a multi-stakeholder partnership to take action as men in the fight against gender-based violence (GBV) in the Tertiary sector. Nzimande said this pressing issue is not only devastating for survivors of violence and their families but also entails significant social and economic costs and has dire implications for the post-school education and training sector.

"As part of dealing with gender-based violence in our institutions, I will be launching the Transforming MENtalities Initiative, which will be a multi-stakeholder partnership within the post-schooling education and training sector, with a particular focus on mobilising men in our sector to be part of championing a world free of gender biases, stereotypes, violence and discrimination," said Nzimande. He  urged institutions working alongside higher health, to continue working collectively in implementing programmes towards addressing the challenges of sexual and gender-based violence within the education system.