This time the students are demanding that the university allow those owing R150,000 or less be allowed to register for the 2023 academic year. They also demand that NSFAS students in off-campus accommodation not be required to pay a deposit.
The Wits University Students’ Representative Council (SRC) and management have agreed to a mediation process and in the meantime allow academic programmes to continue as scheduled.
Wits University’s student representative council has denied claims by the institution that protesters intimidated students and staff during protests and said the suspension of students should be lifted to avoid further conflict.