There are no 'on the spot' admissions here - UB

Wednesday, March 10, 2010

The University of Botswana has disputed claims that it has been admitting students on the spot as they applied for courses at the institution.

At a press conference to explain the chaos caused by the new admission system, the director of public affairs, Mhitshane Reetsang said reports that they have been admitting students "on the doorstep" were untrue.

She said what they have been doing since Monday is "taking application forms of students and giving them letters of acknowledgement".

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There are no 'on the spot' admissions here - UB

The University of Botswana has disputed claims that it has been admitting students on the spot as they applied for courses at the institution.

42 out of 45 bodies of Limpopo bus crash victims identified

Selefu

Selefu

Civil Society threatens court action over constitution amendment

Fans urged to fill up stadium

Coaches take jabs ahead of derby

A city divided!

Civil Society threatens Masisi with legal action

Routine child vaccination imperative