Demonstrations erupted at several South African universities this week, shortly after Higher Education Minister Blade Nzimande announced that varsities should determine fee hikes for next year.
Yesterday, police fired stun grenades and rubber bullets to disperse Wits students who tried to march through Braamfontein.
Wits SRC Secretary General Fasiha Hassan says when they meet with students later today, they will discuss how to continue their protest without it descending into violence.
“We’re trying to look at strategies and possible ways for us to prevent it going forward. We don’t want our students shot at or physically harmed.”
“We’re trying to look at strategies and possible ways for us to prevent it going forward. We don’t want our students shot at or physically harmed.”
She says talks are underway to unite with other institutions.
“It will be other higher learning institutions, but targeting different parts of the State and private sectors.”
Students are now gathered in front of the Great Hall, ahead of this afternoon’s meeting.
“It will be other higher learning institutions, but targeting different parts of the State and private sectors.”
Students are now gathered in front of the Great Hall, ahead of this afternoon’s meeting.
