AfriForum Youth today wrote to the University of Pretoria (UP) in connection with the proposed changing of the UP\u2019s logo. This comes after the UP executive sent an email in which they explained that they intended changing the university\u2019s coat of arms.<\/p>\n
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Although students, staff and alumni are allowed an opportunity to take part, this is another action by the university\u2019s executive to transform and get rid of all heritage and pride.<\/p>\n
\u201cAfriForum Youth urgently wrote to Prof. Themba Mosia, Vice-principal of Student Affairs, Residence Affairs and Accommodation, asking that the process of possible change be explained to us. We also insist on the period during which students, staff and alumni may take part being extended to allow all interested parties sufficient time to voice their opinions,\u201d says Chantelle du Preez, AfriForum Youth\u2019s National Coordinator for Tertiary Institutions.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n
UP today released a document on the proposed change, with 6\u00a0September\u00a02019 as closing date. The questions in the document are not neutral, so they will be getting the result they require to change the logo.<\/p>\n
\u201cThis action by the university’s executive aimed at changing the coat of arms is yet another case where money is spent on unnecessary changes \u2013 like their decision to change the names of residences. There are students who are financially unable to settle their accounts. Now the university wants to spend this money on changing the university\u2019s coat of arms instead of assisting their students,\u201d Du Preez says.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n
AfriForum Youth, in collaboration with current students and alumni, will be following the necessary process to oppose this changing of the logo.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe are also going to draw up a petition to take into account the opinions of other interested parties and will convey the results to the university\u2019s executive.\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n
AfriForum Youth encourages all interested parties to get involved in opposing this change.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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