Keep campuses safe, but don’t turn them into prisons, says Nzimande
Minister says while he understood the importance of security in ensuring the safety of students, security companies could not take over the role of police
24 September 2019 - 09:45
There is a fine line between keeping universities safe and turning them into prisons. This is one of the major challenges that the department of higher education and training is looking to address.
According to minister Blade Nzimande, engagement between his department and members of the Private Security Industry Regulatory Authority (PSIRA) is vital in dealing with the issue...
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