Media kept off UJ campus amid rising tension
Updated | By JacarandaFM News
Tensions were running high on Wednesday on the University of Johannesburg's main campus amid a strong police presence.
The police's Tactical Response Team (TRT) were deployed to the campus this morning.
Students have been meeting since early to decide on a way forward in the 'Fees Must Fall' protests.
Media have been refused entry onto the campus, but JacarandaFM News can confirm that students have been seen running after shouts and screams were heard.
A student claims that pepper spray has been used.
"We were protesting peacefully. The head of security pepper sprayed people. I didn't move and he pepper sprayed me in my face, saying we always cause trouble. They were beating students, they are taking all student leaders out," she said.
#Fees2017 #UJ Media not able to get onto campus. Students coming out injured and pepper prayed.
— Jacaranda News (@JacaNews) September 28, 2016
MV pic.twitter.com/5BFQS6S3ME
Students shared videos of the unrest on campus.
Show's Stories
-
Full list of Bafana Bafana and Springboks 2026 fixtures
For the next few months, there are going to be almost too many sport event…
Breakfast with Martin Bester 11 hours ago -
Melrose Arch brings the Bafana Bafana fever to Johannesburg
With giant screens, electric crowds, and a proudly South African atmospher…
The Drive with Rob & Roz 13 hours ago