South African campuses affected by rampant crime

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Institutions of higher learning are facing the same rampant crime that is  synonymous with the rest of the country.

This is according to Mandisa Makhaye, a lecturer at the University of Zululand in the faculty of criminal justice. She said this issue is one that needs serious attention."

Many would perceive universities as safe environments where education is the common language.

However, students often become victims of crime within the campus and even their own residences,” Makhaye wrote in an article.
With the myriad of news reports relating to crime taking place on South African campuses, she said this issue is one that needs serious attention.

"Many would perceive universities as safe environments where education is the common language. However, students often become victims of crime within the campus and even their own residences,” Makhaye wrote in an article.
13 Mar 2020 7AM English South Africa News · Daily News

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