Botho University students win suspension case
Friday, February 17, 2017
A total of 25 students and nine SRC members were suspended following a peaceful demonstration relating to book allowances and accreditation of some courses.
The University was also ordered to provide remedial classes, examinations and continuous assessment that the students missed as a result of the suspension. Botho University lost the case with costs.
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