Country-wide protests against university fees
Classes at various universities across the country have been suspended following protest action.
Today, Rhodes University and the University of Cape Town have joined in the protests against proposed fee hikes that began at Wits University last week.
After an all-night debate at the Wits university on Friday, management and student leaders reached an agreement that the 10.5% fee increase will not yet be implemented until official discussions are held.
Students at UCT barricaded entrances to the university in opposition of the 10.3% increase set for the coming academic year.
While at Rhodes, talks have been abandoned between student representatives and Vice Chancellor, Sizwe Mabizela.
The admission requirement is 20% of the initial payment before registration while students propose half the amount.
See pictures posted on social media of protest action at the University of Cape Town.
A statement is now being read from a student explaining what has happened at UCT today. #FeesMustFall pic.twitter.com/5fLdtFTTVY
— raeesa pather (@raediology) October 19, 2015"The primary purpose of education is to provide answers. Not to commodify the community." #UCTFeesMustFall pic.twitter.com/HAJKdGPwSh
— Tshepang Molisana (@TshepiMolisana) October 19, 2015A thousand thank you's to the gentleman who brought UCT students apples and water. Thank you sir. #FeeMustFall pic.twitter.com/ijdD0emfDT
— Tshepang Molisana (@TshepiMolisana) October 19, 2015UCT's acting VC, Francis Petersen, is here outside Bremner. #FeesMustFall pic.twitter.com/Nf8cVxw3VQ
— raeesa pather (@raediology) October 19, 2015See images shared on social media of protests on the Rhodes University campus.
DR Mabizela made to sit down by the students. #FeesMustFall #RhodesFeesMustFall pic.twitter.com/yFGGlTo5Ja
— StelliesFeesMustFall (@LwaziPakade) October 19, 2015#RhodesFeesMustFall #RhodesMIPMustFall This is a revolution! ✊🏾 pic.twitter.com/2WQWqcfU8T
— Lioness ♥. (@_iAreKhensii_) October 18, 2015@CathyMohlahlana it's happening on these streets in Grahamstown.. VC addressing students #RhodesFees pic.twitter.com/5vAQEnHm0F
— Mbongeni-Allan (@Mbongeni_Allan) October 19, 2015Police are here to monitor, no signs of intent to intervene #RhodesFees #RhodesUniversity #sapsEC pic.twitter.com/uyLDHK0Wtk
— Kyle Leaver (@Kylio_Leaver) October 19, 2015(File photo: Gallo Images)