Unrest at Wits University
A hunger strike by protests has turned into a violent protest at the Witwatersrand University on Thursday morning.
A small group of students started a peaceful protest on Monday by sitting in the middle of the administration area of Solomon Mahlangu House.
This was followed by the University's Student Representative Council (SRC) calling on the students to go on a hunger strike from Tuesday morning.
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The students are demanding that all those with historic debt be registered and that students be given accommodation.
However, Wits management says it cannot meet the demands due to financial constraints.
By Thursday morning, students vowed to shut down the institution and there have been numerous reports of clashes on campus
#WitsShutdown | One of the brick used in the altercation lodged in the glass door.
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Students are protesting over registration and accommodation. pic.twitter.com/BWa8g1D6oU
#WitsShutdown | pic.twitter.com/Yjsm8DZLHy
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#WitsShutdown | Students overpowered security
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Students are protesting over registration and accommodation. pic.twitter.com/xhzoLbHpbz
#WitsShutdown | Wits students and security get physical at the law facility.
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Students are protesting over registration and accommodation. pic.twitter.com/lVeyHFJa7r
#WitsShutdown | Wits students stand off with security at the law facility.
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Students are protesting over registration and accommodation. pic.twitter.com/qTBmanbaxj
#WitsShutdown | Wits students are moving around campus.
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Students are protesting over registration and accommodation. pic.twitter.com/Djy1U1fDKj
#WitsShutdown @WitsUniversity confirms that classes have resumed after a group of students barricaded entrances using rocks.
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