Wits University appeals for an end to violence
Wits University has again appealed for an end to the protest violence, saying at least four students were hurt in clashes with police yesterday.
Protests turned violent at the university after students embarked on a protest contesting the proposed fee increase for 2017.
This resulted in a stand-off between students and campus security - with rocks being thrown in both directions.
Students have vowed to keep the campus gates closed until there's a resolution.
Wits' Acting Vice Chancellor, Tawane Kupe gave feedback after the University's Executive Council meeting and appealed for the violence to end.
"Students threw stones at the police. Private security threw stones at the students. That is unprofessional. That conduct is being investigated and a report is almost ready. Then, we are taking it up with the company and our legal office is going to look the recourses we have," Kupe said.
The campus has been closed for the week, but students will be holding a mass-meeting again this afternoon.
We are disgusted by the brutal use of force by prvt security&police on our stdnts. We are using all channels available to challenge this 2
— Wits SRC (@WitsSRC) September 22, 2016
The Wits academic program has been suspended. Our students should use today to rest and recuperate 3
— Wits SRC (@WitsSRC) September 22, 2016
Students should also use the opportunity to catch up on their academics. We will chant and pass at the same time. 4
— Wits SRC (@WitsSRC) September 22, 2016