This is to update you on developments with respect to the Vice-Chancellor’s statement which was published on the UCT website.  This is the statement that Prof Mayosi will be handing over to the Chief Director of the Regional Office of the National Department of Higher Education and Training, on behalf of members of the University of Cape Town.
 
The final statement was developed following inputs from the Health Sciences Students Council (HSSC), Post Graduate Students Council (PGSC), the Dean’s Advisory Committee (DAC) and the Senior Leadership Group of the University (SLG), including the Deans of the Faculties.
 
We wish to point out that the student representatives in the Faculty of Health Sciences have clearly indicated that they do not endorse this statement.  The Deans Advisory Committee respects the decision of the student representatives. 

The student representatives will be publishing a statement on the picket protest.