Bring Dee Back

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#1

I'm signing because Dee did nothing wrong, as South Africans we have the right of freedom of speech and he has never treated a student badly or cursed like other Lecturers do he deserves his job back

Kamohelo Matsepe (Johannesburg, 2023-04-18)

#3

I'm signing because i love my job and I love my students, and if I give up on them now, everything I've taught them would be a waste. If you guys aren't giving up on me, then I won't give up on you.

Damien Harry (Randburg, 2023-04-18)

#4

Dee is a good lecturer and to me he's not just a lecturer but a good brother too. He's not just teaching but is also there for emotional support. Even when I fall back or can't do something properly he gives us he's time till we get it right. Growing up without a father or male figure in my life I'll never forget what he did for me In 2022, I was pregnant and never thought I'll make it but he told me that I should keep going I got this and held my hand through out. There's alot I could say about Mr Dee... I've never even seen him being violent to any one... please bring back Dee

Delsile Gwaji (Johanessburg , 2023-04-18)

#5

I'm signing in because Damien Harry is the best lecture. He has good structure of teaching and he accommodate every student in his class despite the colour or language you speak. Very dedicated to his work as always and humble to every student. So far I know the camera angles which I didn't know but now I know them how stand on a cam. We as city varsity students we really need Damien Harry especially his module. Please bring Damien Harry back .

Phuluso Vhangani (Midrand, 2023-04-18)

#6

I am signing this because yes these are false accusations!! Dee has never been bad to anybody not even on his bad days !! He will rather discuss our wellbeing than to turn a blind eye !! He shows nothing but humanity towards his students & anyone who comes close to him!! What the school has done is an illegal dismissal!! Bring Dee back this is one person that will never overstep any boundaries!!!!!! Dee is family !! He is an older brother, a friend and a father figure to most of us !!!!

Nondumiso Tshabalala (Johannesburg, 2023-04-18)

#7

I’m signing this because Dee is a good lecturer and I want him back on campus

Hope Buthelezi (Sandton, 2023-04-18)

#8

Because we want our lecture back

Khanyisile Precious Dangala (Gauteng , 2023-04-18)

#10

Mr Dee is the h best we’ve had and he must be brought back with an apology

Londeka Chauke (Germiston, 2023-04-18)

#12

I'm signing because I want Dee to return to City Varsity as our acting for camera lecturer.

Uyanda Mahlalempini (Johannesburg , 2023-04-18)

#14

I was Mr. Damien to come back because he is unreplaceable.

Palesa Tshabalala (Johannesburg , 2023-04-18)

#15

I’m signing this because I want Damian to be back at school.

Masibulele Dipo (Johannesburg , 2023-04-18)

#16

He does not deserve to be treated like this. He has always had the students best interest. Does not deserve this unfair treatment.

Amanda Tom (Johannesburg , 2023-04-18)

#17

I feel like you were being unfair to Dee. And he's a good lecture who makes sure we understand what we being taught.
He's comical by nature and that might make him a somewhat misunderstood.

Surprise Mosima (Johannesburg, 2023-04-18)

#18

I feel it is unfair how Damien got dismissed. I stand in solidarity with him

Boitumelo Kokoropo (Gauteng , 2023-04-18)

#19

I'm signing because I completely agree with this petition and its cause. We, as the students, do indeed want Dee back. He is one of our most observant, caring and interactive lecturers, probably one of the best lecturer's in the school, and this is unfair.

Lutho Ngqengelele (Johannesburg, 2023-04-18)

#20

Damien Harry has never been anything but helpful to all the students and staff of CityVarsity Acting departments to an extent to which it took over too much of his own time that he could be spending with his family. He is a great if not the best lecturer we have and this cannot be accepted, especially without proof for his accusations. He stood up for what's right. We already have inadequate lecturers at school. Bring back Dee.

Nkululeko Radebe (Johannesburg, 2023-04-18)

#21

I'm signing this because I believe in Damien's compassion, competence and humanity.The allegations do not match the man that lectured me and many other grateful students.I stand with him and deem the dismissal unjust.

He must be reinstated.
Great lecturer and an even better man.

Kgotso Lekotoko (Johannesburg , 2023-04-18)

#22

Dee is a great teacher, and he didn't deserve what happened

Matlapa Ledwaba (Pretoria, 2023-04-18)

#23

Dee was an amazing lecturer and I want him back , we already don’t have enough lecturers so why are they firing the ones we have , he got fired for standing up for the right thing , fighting against racism and standing up for us ( his student) . Should people be finished for doing the right thing?

Happiness Adaeze Ozochukwu (Johannesburg , 2023-04-18)

#25

I'm singing this because my lecturer has been wrongfully dismissed.

Bongumusa Sibisi (Johannesburg , 2023-04-18)

#26

I want Damien Harry back as my Acting For Camera lecture. And I believe he is being dismissed under false accusations.

Nasiphi Lusizi (Johannesburg , 2023-04-19)

#27

Dee taught my daughter when he was at Helen o'Grady's and his commitment to his students, past and present, cannot be doubted. CityVarsity needs to do better, not get rid of the best.

Razia Meer (Johannesburg, 2023-04-19)

#29

Would like to have Dee back as my lecturer as he as been the best ever since I started school

Tshepiso Hadebe (Johannesburg , 2023-04-19)

#30

Unfair dismissal is not RIGHT!!

Damen Nel (Johannesburg, 2023-04-19)

#31

Dee is clearly a good teacher and deserves fair treatment.

Joni Norval (Johannesburg , 2023-04-19)

#34

We already don't have enough lecturers, we can't lose anymore based on false accusations

Sibabalwe Buso (Johannesburg , 2023-04-19)

#35

I'm signing because I want Damien Harry back!

Utlwang Mookaneng (Johannesburg , 2023-04-19)

#37

Damien is a superb lecturer and mentor, he has helped me to grow academically, socially and he has been a blessing in helping me mold the person I am today

Tshepo Molefe (Lenasia, 2023-04-19)

#38

I am a parent and my child has never complained about Dee as a lecturer to me instead she always complimented his work and how he makes her better as a learner... Bring Dee back please people

Thuliswa Gwaji (Johannesburg , 2023-04-19)

#39

Justice is an obligation

Ashalin Singh (Johannesburg, 2023-04-19)

#40

I believe that there is no other lecturer can be as thoughtful for students and passionate about acting for cameras, Damien has not only taught but has made our course colorful and more interesting, he cause pushed us so much that it had opened us to other careers in acting , he has dedicated even his off hours to helping us with assignments and making sure we excel in our work , he deserves to stay.

Samukelisiwe Maisela (Johannesburg South, 2023-04-19)

#41

I believe in Dee

Bokang Maanda (Johannesburg , 2023-04-19)

#43

Damien is a good and real person who other people tend to not understand . And also a good lecture too because he does his work with passion and always available to assist, also not forgetting that is always present. My experience in City Varsity has been great with him as our lecture this is my 3rd year with him and i wouldn't picture how it would be without him as our Acting for camera lecture.

Keaoleboha Mongaula (Braamfontein, 2023-04-19)

#44

Damien is a good lecturer and most of the students are going to go down if Dee leaves City Varsity.
We are very comfortable around Dee.

Palesa Maake (Johannesburg , 2023-04-19)

#45

Dee is one of the most real and good lecturer we have in the school. We’ve grown to be very comfortable with him, he’s a very open minded person , humble to the core, loving and very supportive as a lecturer. Losing him as a lecturer would be a great loss to us as the acting department, therefore we humbly ask you to reconsider your decision. Taking him away from us will break us.

Kuhle Baleni (Johannesburg , 2023-04-19)

#46

I'm signing this because I want Dee to come back. He is a good lecturer, he treats us all equally.

Ntombikayise Tshabalala (Johannesburg , 2023-04-19)

#47

Damien is a great lecturer.

Ziyanda Nikani (Alberton, 2023-04-19)

#48

I’m signing this petition because I want Mr Damien Harry to get his job back.We really need him to go through this journey

Simphiwe Machine (Johannesburg , 2023-04-20)

#49

Damien is an integral member of his community. The action of firing him is un warranted and suspicious to say the least.

Josh Roxton (George, 2023-04-20)

#50

To bring back Mr Dee.

Malwande Minenhle (Gauteng, 2023-04-20)

#51

Because what city varsity is doing to Damien is not fair. Damien is a good lecturer and him being fired for calling out capitalism, racism and being accused is not it. I Boipelo Wesi have a problem with Damien being fired because I pay a lot of money to only not have a professional acting for camera lecturer. I couldn't even submit my assignment for his module for this term because city varsity banned him. Now what does this mean? I do not have marks for professional acting for camera in term 1. Damien is a good lecturer and we all know him. He is that one lecturer who can go out of his way to help his students. And also city varsity has not been treating him right. Things like paying him late. It's like he's investing more to city varsity and they don't see him. All of those can cause him depression. I say #bringbackdee!!

Boipelo Wesi (Johannesburg , 2023-04-20)

#52

I've followed Dee for many years. He's very articulate and I really enjoy his writing and ideas. Thank you for your consideration. William Opdyke

William Opdyke (Glendale, 2023-04-20)

#53

Damien is brave, fearless and prepared to stick his neck oit in the interests of those who are unable to do so and are being victimized. Students need good role models and mentors and this is why he should be reinstated!!!!

Gillian Tjasink (Durban, South Africa, 2023-04-21)

#55

Damien Harry, does not deserve to be fired he is the best lecture and he gave his all to teach us as his students. He took his time to further explain what we didn’t understand in class and he didn’t mind taking out his own camera to shoot us.

Noxolo Lesiela (Roodepoort , 2023-04-21)

#56

I’m signing this because I would love for Dee to come back has he is by far the best teacher for Acting For Camera. I am a first year and my experience with the module with him has been excellent, fun, educational and mostly respectful. I need him to come back because we are falling behind with work and as far he is also taking/teaching (theatre theory)my class a module he should be teaching which to me brings awareness of care and respect for his work.

Zanele Nkabinde (Johannseburg, 2023-04-22)

#59

I'm signing this because I also want Dee to come back and teach at City Varsity and I also I feel like what's being done to him is not fair. This is actually what they call "Unfair dismissal". BRING BACK DEE

Sibongakonke Nqabeni (Braamfontein , 2023-04-23)

#60

Dee is the best we had.

Lefa Mosia (Johannesburg , 2023-04-23)

#62

I am signing this because Dee is a good lecturer. One of my favourite he helps us with everything and we understand him better.

Nokuthula Mahlangu (Johannesburg, 2023-04-23)

#63

I support Damien and believe in him as an individual

Naledi Nhlapo (Johannesburg , 2023-04-23)

#64

We want Dee back

Sinazo Sibhoko (Soweto, 2023-04-23)

#68

The lecture is good in is work,please bring him back

Surprise Bongiwe (Johannesburg , 2023-04-25)

#69

They need to do better.....

Paul Burns (East London, 2023-04-26)

#71

Because Damien is a good lecture and also because we are behind with our assignments and I will not fail my semester because the school decided to dismiss Damien

Thato Molete (Vereeniging , 2023-04-27)

#72

I'm signing because I want Dee back at city varsity! In my personal opinion he was treated unfairly and I stand beside him. #bringbackDee

Khensani Zitha (Heidelberg , 2023-04-28)

#73

Dee is a great lecturer, which has helped not only me but many students in many ways. As a City Varsity student I pay alot of money for such decisions to be taken when we're already short of lecturers.

Kearabetsoe Lehlokoane (Vanderbijlpark , 2023-04-28)

#74

I'm signing because i want Lecture Dee back

Natasha Lamola (Johannesburg , 2023-04-30)

#75

I want Dee back

Thando Sphumelele Ntlahla (Johannesburg , 2023-04-30)

#76

We need our AFC lecture back . Because we are really struggling and falling behind with he’s module

Tlotlo Moiloa (Johannesburg , 2023-04-30)

#77

I'm signing this petition because I want my lecturer Dee to come back. He has been nothing but a good lecturer to us.

Mthikazi Zondo (Vereeniging, 2023-05-01)

#79

It is unfair and unjust to see one of the good lecturers go so I am fighting for goodness

nokulunga Bhiya (Jahannesburg, 2023-05-03)

#81

Dee should come back as lecture.

Amogelang ISRAEL (PRETORIA, 2023-05-04)

#84

The school alone lacks so much in terms of resources and exposing students to opportunities during and after the duration of their courses . Dee brings life, laughter, knowledge and he's just so damn good at what he does and that alone is a whole lot!!!

Portia Ramohau (Springs, 2023-05-07)

#85

Quite a few years ago I withdrew my daughter from City Varsity as they did not live up to the glossy facade they had led us to believe they offered. The photography course she enrolled for became unavailable and she was persuaded to take a make up course instead!! We gave it a try! I was appalled at the extremely poor quality of study material she was given. The structure, English plus more left a lot to be desired! I managed to get her released from the contract and she enrolled at a much better institution for a desired photography course. Much later I got to know one of Cit Varsty's lectures, namely Damien Harry. I was amazed at his passion for his students and the amount of extra time he was prepared to offer to his place of employ for the sake of his much cared for students.i began to believe that if he was one of City Varsity's lectures they had got their act together at last! I am appalled as to what has occurred as I know him as a committed lecturer who stands for extremely high ideals and cannot believe he has lost his position as lecturer for standing up for what is good and being a good example to his students, the future of this country.

Fiona Smith (Durban, 2023-05-07)

#87

BRING DEE BACK !!

Mo Mdodz (Johannesburg , 2023-05-07)

#88

As a graduate at Cityvarsity, I am signing because I advice that Demien Harry should be reinstated. He has contributed a lot to my craft as the next big storyteller and I believe that many will learn and grow from him. Actors Should reflect the truth.

Samukelo Mabuza (Johannesburg, 2023-05-07)

#89

I'm signing because it's wrong to remove someone who's been wrongfully accused and was not thoroughly investigated. Taking a huge decision like this without concrete evidence is a crime especially when students vouch for the lecturer. The Lecturer has been nothing but a pure blessing to the students and being deprived that opportunity of receiving knowledge when students enjoy is also wrong so #BRINGBACKDEE

Khanyi Nkosi (Johannesburg , 2023-05-07)

#91

Bring Damien Harry back

Rea leboga Mookaneng (Johannesburg , 2023-05-07)

#92

I want dee back

Gloria Mcungeli (Gauteng , 2023-05-07)

#93

I'm signing this cause Dee was more than a lecturer to me but more of father figure i never had. He always wanted to see me at 100%. I believe he was like that to other students too. He made my time at CityVarsity very memorable & only a few lecturers can touch a student's heart like that. I do no know what has went down at CityVarsity cause I am no longer a student there, but all I know is that Unfair Dismissal of an employee is not the way to go. Taking Dee away from CityVarsity is simply removing what is left of that school. With that being said, #BRINGBACKDEE!!!!!

Shaun Collin Dingashe (Randburg, 2023-05-07)

#94

I have worked with Dee at City Varsity and was a lecturer at the drama department. Dee has been speaking truth for when there was injustice. He is such a passionate lecturer. It pains me to see the system trying to silence him, I wish he could get a job elsewhere where he is valued and it is not toxic. However, I understand the reality of not getting a job elsewhere. If he was unfairly let go because of making too much noise, he needs to have his job back, plain and simple. I sincerely wish him all the best. I hope that some sort of justice will prevail.

Nieke Lombard (Johannesburg, 2023-05-07)

#95

I stand for dee

Lebohang Mpete (Braamfontein , 2023-05-07)

#96

I'm signing because I want my acting for camera lecturer back

Nokwanda Mthethwa ( Bloemfontein, 2023-05-07)

#97

I’m signing because Damien Harry is a valuable asset to your organization. It would be a great pity to allow bad management to prevent Damien from sharing his special gifts with young people that benefit from his passion and knowledge. Please reconsider your stance, as this situation will need to be escalated to the CCMA if this isn’t resolved internally.

Veronica Morgan (Randburg, 2023-05-08)

#98

Dee is an awesome lecturer and should stay at city varsity

Lereko Mafethe (Jhb, 2023-05-08)

#99

I couldn't go further with my studies and I want to graduate someday

Tshepiso Mabuya (Johannesburg , 2023-05-08)

#100

I want Dee to come back.

Simphiwe Banyini (Johannesburg , 2023-05-08)

#101

I know Dee as a good teacher and well behaved gentlemen

Ndumiso Mlangeni (Johannesburg, 2023-05-08)

#102

Dee is a good teacher

Maria Monnapula (Johannesburg , 2023-05-08)

#103

Im in support of Damian to be our lecture for Acting for camera

Prisca Motswatswa (Johannesburg, 2023-05-08)

#104

On of my best lectures who inspires me to peruse my passion

Lionel Muzorewa (Johannesburg , 2023-05-08)

#105

Dee is an amazing lecturer.

Asiphesona Booi (Johannesburg , 2023-05-08)

#108

Damien Harry is the best lecture city varsity has ever had.

Itumeleng Moloi (Johannesburg , 2023-05-08)

#109

Ntokozo Nkambule

Ntokozo Nkambule (Johannesburg, 2023-05-08)

#112

Dismissing Dee, takes away the core values of the school and crushes our hope as creatives/artists. I admire his work ethic and dedication to his students. He plays an important role in our lives as a lecture and we are very devastated to have him removed.

Sincerely
Mmapheme

Mmapheme Phokanoka (Polokwane, 2023-05-08)

#113

Im signing this petition because Dee was fired because of exposing corruption at school and racism also. Dee is a great teacher or lecturer for acting for camera he brings energy thats what i like about him

Lesiba Mamphai (Johannesburg, 2023-05-08)

#114

Dee is a very good lecturer and he should come back.

Mbalenhle Dube (Johannesburg , 2023-05-08)

#115

I 100% back up Dee against these false allegations.

Nicole Wessels (Johannesburg, 2023-05-08)

#116

We want Damien back as our lecturer! We also want City Varsity to start paying attention to student needs and start providing the resource we need as Acting students and for the rest of the students in other departments.

Luyanda Mzangwa (Vereeniging , 2023-05-08)

#118

I want Dee reinstated and back as a full time employee.

Nkateko Hlongwane (Johannesburg , 2023-05-08)

#120

Dee has been the best lecturer and advisor 🥺 if he leaves many of us will be trapped in our own thoughts of will we ever make in the industry without encouragement from him. He is the only one that can teach his module and he is honestly the best if he goes our knowledge and what we want and have to learn according to how much we pay will go into waste and we will blame the school for that. Should Dee not come back , then we will pay R5000 less because there is one module missing and it’s a major. Dee needs to come back ,our marks depend on it.

Malindi Mthethwa (Johannesburg , 2023-05-08)

#121

I’m signing because I want Dee back..

Luyanda Nsele (Jozi , 2023-05-08)

#122

I'm signing because I want Dee back!!!

Ronewa Mpho Mudau (Johannesburg , 2023-05-08)

#123

I love Dee and believe that he is a more than capable lecturer and losing him would do the institution more wrong than right. Also, I know the person whom Damien Harry called out for racism and I, Oliver Msiza, have heard him make a racist remark on one occasion and no one said anything.

Oliver Msiza (Pretoria , 2023-05-08)

#124

Damien Harry is one of the best lecturers that building has left. He deserves to be there and the students deserve quality education, which is what he offers!

Bradlynn Smit (Johannesburg , 2023-05-08)

#126

I want dee to be back

Baby Sepokane (Bloemfontein , 2023-05-08)

#127

I want Dee back as our lecture

Motshephe Katleho (Johannesburg, 2023-05-08)

#128

I'm signing because Dee did nothing wrong, as South Africans we have the right of freedom of speech

Obusitse Mogabeng (Johannesburg , 2023-05-08)

#129

Dee has been the best lecturer, his motivation for class is always up standard. I honestly enjoyed our first module together, I'm interested in working more with him sharpening my self in this tough industry.

Yamkela Siphokazi (Gauteng , 2023-05-08)

#132

I'm sugning because a good lecturer is being unfairly dismissed

Kgomotso Mofokeng (Johannesburg, 2023-05-10)

#134

Damien is phenomenal. What a massive loss to the company. Someone with so much love and passion needs to be treasured. In this profession it is so rare to find some like Damien

Marta Gaspar (Johannesburg , 2023-05-23)



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