South African students still don’t feel safe on campus: how protection can be stepped up

By Maasago M. Sepadi, PhD in public health, Tshwane University of Technology
Martha Chadyiwa, Associate Professor of Public Health , Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University

Students at South African universities have to deal with a disturbing reality. They face the threat of violent crime, in particular gender-based violence. They also battle with substandard infrastructure – some of it life threatening. And institutions aren’t ready to respond.

We are academics in environmental health and public health. Our work examines occupational health and safety in educational environments.…

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