Wits responds after a 35-year-old man dies during student protest Updated
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They added that two student reporters were also injured, and
three protestors were arrested and taken to the Hillbrow Police Station.
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The University of the Witwatersrand (Wits) has responded to
the death of a civilian during the protest action at the institution
on Wednesday.
In a statement, Wits says it is deeply saddened
to learn of the passing of the 35-year-old man in the Braamfontein CBD outside
of the institution this morning.
The university s Executive Team says in the statement
they condemn any form of violence and call on all persons to keep
Rubber bullets fly as Wits SRC vows to continue student debt protests Updated
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The deputy president of the Student Representative Council (SRC) at Wits Sthembiso Dabula has vowed to continue protests until the university allows all indebted students to register.
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Wits SRC took to the streets of Braamfontein on Tuesday morning amid rising anger over the exclusion of indebted students.
The protest followed a meeting between the university management and the SRC in which the two parties failed to reach an agreement.
The institution, however, says it has already committed R10 million to assist students who need financial aid.