Safety
and Security of students in South Africa
Over the past few weeks there have been a few incidents
involving students around the country and the safety near universities.
Profgrad would like to discuss these incidents and make students aware of the
safety issues in modern day South Africa.
Thirty students and five chaperones from the United States
of America came to South Africa to further their studies, travel the country
and learn more about our various cultures and heritage. It is always assumed
that people traveling from the United States of America to South Africa will
have money. It is assumptions like this which could make South Africa an
extremely dangerous place to be in. In South Africa unemployment is high and
poverty is an epidemic. Is it acceptable that in modern day South Africa,
foreign students are victims of criminal activities?
The next incident occurred after one of South Africa’s
beloved games, rugby. It was the final of the varsity cup. This is a tournament
which comprises of universities competing to become the champions. After an
unanticipated ending the champions were crowned and the celebrations began.
Later that evening a fight broke out between players of the various teams. The
video footage is rather disturbing. This could upset sensitive viewers. Is this the way students in South Africa
should behave?
The last incident discussed on this blog took place in
Stellenbosch South Africa. Stellenbosch has always been famous for being safe,
secure and picturesque. This all changed for one of the female students
studying at Maties. In the blink of an eye, the female student was kidnapped.
This student’s life has changed forever. This student never wanted to be
kidnapped. This student merely went about her business and was living a normal
student life when things changed so quickly. Should students be expected to
write tests after dark?
The incidents above all occurred in a few short weeks after
each other and now the question is simple. Are students safe in South Africa?
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