Solidarity with #FeesMustFall

Friends & Comrades in solidarity with ‪#‎NationalShutdown‬ across SA and the world: help by materially assisting those bringing about a better society. The needs are constantly changing, so please try connect directly with those closest to you. Some info posted here may be unverified or out of date, so please use your judgement.  

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Largely Cape Town/Western Cape-based media contacts

One of the ways to minimise the attempts to steal the narrative is to own it.

Attached is a list of journalists/photographers who are connected to traditional media in SA, particularly in CPT/WC. Many of them are apparently willing to cover what's actually going on and receive statements from mobilisations involved, rather than repeat whatever narrative seems popular in the rest of the press at the time.

Please share this if it's useful.

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COUNSELLING

Cape Town: Trauma counselling is important. To those in the front lines. If you can get these details to those students who need it please do; The Trauma Centre for Survivors of Violence and Torture Ms Valdi Van Reenen-Le Roux Executive Director 126 Chapel St, Zonnebloem, Cape Town, 7925 South Africa 021 465 7373 Cowley House 126 Chapel Street Woodstock FAMSA 9 Bowden Road Observatory 021 447 4951 -- MbokodoLead @mmabatho_t: For psychological assistance -- Email address is: [email protected] There are psychologists available. -- Counselling for Students: @TheSADAG For free telephonic counselling for Trauma, Violence & PTSD, call SADAG 0800 20 50 26 sms 31393 #Trauma #PTSD #HaveHope #SADAGcares -- @LoveLifeNGO Need counselling? Send a PLZ CALL ME to 0833231023 for assistance. #FeesMustFall #WitsFeesWILLFall #UCTFeesMustFall #RhodesFeesMustFall -- Anyone who seeks counselling from the events of the protest please get into contact with: Aysha Lotter 0826930675 #EndOutsourcing #FeesMustFall #NationalShutdown Please spread and share

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LEGAL ASSISTANCE

Legal support for detained students in Gauteng, NorthWest, Free State and Limpopo: Keamogetswe Thobakgale can be contacted on 078 685 5508. He will make sure someone is sent out as quickly as possible. In the event that Kea can’t be reached, Nomzamo Zondo can be contacted on 071 301 9676. It is critical to emphasise the need to verify that there has been an arrest before activating this channel of support. Attorneys can also be reached via www.probono.org or e-mail [email protected] Legal Aid: 0800 110 110 Legal Resources Centre: 021 481 3000 Lawyer on the ground in the Eastern Cape: Contact Lisa Draga – 072 650 0214

See also: Young Lawyers Against Police Brutality // https://www.facebook.com/Young-Lawyers-Against-Police-Brutality-941331452583404/

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MEDICS NEEDED

If you are a medical student or doctor looking to assist at any of the protests, you can sign up here: #medics4FMF Sign Up Form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1hDr5mrRUgAWuPghOpDrmkqFgHwqxAoq0tvMmNkDLU4A/viewform

Western Cape – Azania, 5 Avenue Rd, Mowbray Gauteng – Solomon House, Wits (seeking donations)

Email [email protected] for enquiries or to donate

Also see the facebook group: Medics4FMF​ // https://www.facebook.com/Medics4FMF-1508293772814362/

and  Medics in support of #FeesMustFall campaign // https://www.facebook.com/groups/1717028691861958/?fref=ts

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TUTOR STUDENTS FOR EXAMS

"Now it's time to #protestnpass. We're mobilising academic back up forces for tutor support before exams. Unfortunately we cannot guarantee that we can reach everywhere and assist with all courses, but we'll try our best. We will match students with tutors based on location, year of study and degree/course." https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1S0cFU9VH5sgILq9k0-Il96SxNF2mM06MOFeyqYNCvhM/viewform?fbzx=2687500597500270482 #ProtestAndPass #DecentraliseEducation #DecoloniseEducation

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DONATE AIRTIME TO STUDENT ACTIVISTS

Right now student leaders are calling for donations of airtime to help them coordinate their protests and keep students safe who are injured by police and arrested. Donate to the following groups and these leaders will transfer airtime on to other students: Wits: 0824300127 (Vodacom) Rhodes: 079 1038 934 (Cell C) // 073 427 0287 (MTN) UP: 072 926 1865 (Vodacom) Stellies: 0738621698 (MTN) UCT: 061 400 5330 (Cell C) Black Student Movement: 060 925 0662 (Vodacom) // 073 898 3966 (MTN) // 078 360 9779 (MTN) You can also check out the "request/donate free mobile data" service that someone has set up: http://mybroadband.co.za/news/cellular/143504-free-mobile-data-for-students-protesting-for-feesmustfall.html

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WORKERS AT UCT

One of the costs of education is borne by exploited workers who are essential to the functioning of our universities. Another cost is borne by students. And it's disproportionately borne by the poorest students. This is unjust! The burden of education costs should fall on richer students exclusively. In fact, #FreeEducation must be given to anyone whose education is financially constrained. Free education does not just mean "no tuition fees". It means stipends for working class students that are sufficient to make it as easy for a working class student to come to UCT as it is for a rich student. And it goes without saying that the same principles that lead to us calling for free education make us call for education to not be delivered at the cost of the lives of those who work for us on campus. The university has constructed a false dichotomy between insourcing and decreasing the burden on financial aid students. However, rather than a contradiction, they share the same root: the reproduction of wealth inequality and the commodification of education, and thus clearly share the same solution as well. UCT must become a decolonised public African university. *** Here are the bank details for the workers solidarity fund: Workers Solidarity Fund Task Team Account number: 073576093 Standard Bank Rondebosch Branch code: 051001 PayPal: [email protected]

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University of the Witwatersrand (Wits)

> If you are lecturer or tutor they need help for the daily studying periods. They have #ProtestNPass on Twitter for organising exam and study support.

> As of Thurs 22Oct, 6pm, Wits reported a surplus of food. Where possible, widen this to include first aid kits as well, as well as things like asthma pumps, buffs and protective gear. > Gift of the Givers is providing food to Wits students and protesters in JHB. You can also donate to them to support their efforts.

SUPPORT: Go in the evening around 19h30ish to Senate House. That is where food etc. is usually provided for students so you can just give it to whomever is in charge that evening.

DONATIONS: Joel Quirk, FNB, a/c: 62345349783, Branch Code:250655 For international donations: The swift code for the WitsFNB account is FIRNZAJJ. Paypal donations: [email protected]

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University of Pretoria (UP)

NEEDS: students saying they need water and food, and most importantly, paper/polystyrene cups. Delivery point so far is the UP gate on Lynnwood road. SUPPLIES: Deliver to Lynwood gate

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The University Currently Known As Rhodes (RU)

SUPPLIES: Humanities Department barricade (Prince Alfred Rd)

DONATIONS: Account number 1430380398 Bank: Capitec Branch code 470010 Branch: Grahamstown Alumni for #FeesMustFall Send proof of payment to Buhle 078 360 9779

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Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University (NMMU)

NEEDS: NMMU students need water and food. Also asking for umbrellas/anything providing shade (as of 22Oct). You can deliver to campus, or use banking details attached. Let's support our kids as they fight for the right to affordable education for ALL!

SUPPLIES: deliver to the gate / Melody Residence, South Campus, accessed through University Way // Alternative dropoff point is Madib'as Radio Complex, 1st floor South Campus Kraal above Nedbank

DONATIONS: Acc holder: Name:Ngawonke Acc number: 62220252506 Reference: #FeesMustFall & your name Send Proof of payment to: 0798448398 For international donations: The NMMU account looks to be FNB as well. (Swift code FIRNZAJJ)

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Walter Sisulu University (WSU)

Strike at Mthatha NMD campus, as of 22Oct Students calling for lots of help and support. No further info available.

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University of Fort Hare (UFH)

INFO: Hatsu 0721301435, Delia 0786340452 SUPPLIES: Call for water, food, fruit - can drop off at security booth at main gate // SRC offices in East London. You can liaise with Oscar on 076 941 5731

UPDATE Mon26Oct, 11am: Urgent help required for Fort Hare students: We've been informed by Ntando, a member of the SRC that the varsity has indicted them for their protest and they will have to appear in court on the 17th November. SERI is supporting students. Despite interdict students are organising a mass meeting today and protest actions. 

AIRTIME: Students have requested donations of airtime. If you can please donate to 076 941 5731 vodacom, 073 151 7220 (MTN) 061 392 2909 (cell c).

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North West University (NWU)

INFO: call Zeenat 0834578227 // or Linda Stewart's twitter timeline: @linnewho NEWS UPDATE Mon26Oct, 7am: BREAKING NEWS: NWU MAFIKENG CAMPUS STUDENTS INJURED FROM BEING SHOT BY THE POLICE. Receiving reports that North-West University chaotic. The situation at the University of Venda could get dangerous.

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University of the Western Cape (UWC)

SUPPLIES: main entrance on Robert Sobukwe is open, students are receiving donations at the radio station offices in the Student Centre. If you cannot make it to the campus, you can contact Carol Mashigo (0817167029) who is making a trip today (26Oct). NEEDS: Request from UWC Students: urgently need food, water, cups, medication and soap. In particular: Strepsils, Bananas, Apples, Oranges, Black bags

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Cape Peninsula University of Technology (CPUT)

SUPPLIES: drop off point on Cape Town Campus at the Res next to the St Marks Church, below the multi-purpose hall. NEEDS: Food - fruit, sandwiches etc // Water, energies drinks // Panado's // Toilet paper and sanitary pads // Speaker and anyone with access to an ambulance in case of emergencies

CONTACTS: Student President Sibusiso Thwala - 073 465 1739 or Simphiwe Joja - 076 760 3788

DONATIONS: Bank account: 676218644 Bank: Standard Bank Account Holder: SE Thwala (looking for money for airtime & transport)

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University of Stellenbosch

INFO: Facebook Open Stellenbosch

SUPPLIES: To be dropped off at the Lillian Ngoyi House/Wilcocks building on the Stellenbosch campus (Cnr Ryneveld and Victoria Str)

DONATIONS: Bank: Open Stellenbosch (FNB) Acc. Number 62539960618 Branch code: 250 655 No number to call for proof of payment just yet . In the meantime the email address is: [email protected].