The University of Cape Town will resume academic activities on Monday after a devastating fire affects thousands of students this week. People had to be evacuated from their homes and University residences. UCT's Vice-Chancellor Mamokgethi Phakeng said students would be back on Monday - Tuesday is a public holiday. Phakeng said the repairs to Fuller and Smuts' residence are a high priority. - Smile 90.4FM

The University of Cape Town will resume academic activities on Monday after a devastating fire affects thousands of students this week. People had to be evacuated from their homes and University residences. UCT’s Vice-Chancellor Mamokgethi Phakeng said students would be back on Monday – Tuesday is a public holiday. Phakeng said the repairs to Fuller and Smuts’ residence are a high priority.

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