11 March 2021 - Wits University
Professor Zeblon Vilakazi unpacks the issues and details Wits’ support for students.
“The issue of student funding is a national, system-wide issue, which Wits cannot solve alone,” says Professor Zeblon Vilakazi, Vice-Chancellor and Principal of Wits University. “The state and other social actors have a critical role to play in resolving this crisis. We need an urgent national debate on this crisis and our students need long-term, definitive solutions to funding higher education.”
Vilakazi also clarified issues related to registration and the 2021 academic year; student support; engagement with the SRC; the provision of financial aid, scholarships and bursaries by; and concessions made to enable students to access higher education.
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One person killed in clashes between Wits students and cops
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Johannesburg - One person was shot dead on Wednesday morning during the continuing clashes between the police and Wits University students.
The deceased was allegedly coming from a nearby clinic in Braamfontein when he was shot at with rubber bullets that were meant for protesting Wits students.
He was allegedly not aware of what was happening when he was struck by the rubber bullets allegedly from the police on De Beer Drive. He died at the scene.
Wits students have been protesting since last week, demanding free education and that those that still owe the institution be allowed to register.
Frustrated Wits University students have moved to shut down the institution after about 6 000 students were financially excluded due to historical debt.