Wits completes lecture schedule for 2016
Lectures at the University of the Witwatersrand (Wits) have been completed after weeks of disruptions by protesting students who demand free higher education.
Wits says it has not been an easy journey given the disruptions, criminal acts, intimidation, threats and violence.
"We are also acutely aware of, and at times humbled by, the determination of the majority of students and staff who want to learn and work, those who made it to classes, offices and laboratories every day despite the odds. All of you stood firm in the face of adversity and soldiered on to empower others. We thank all those who went beyond the call of duty in recent weeks, at all hours, under extremely stressful conditions for your dedicated service to ensure the conclusion of the academic programme. Your commitment and resilience is recognised," says Wits management in a statement.
Wits says it will endeavour to do all that it can to ensure that it successfully concludes the 2016 academic year.
Wits Vice-Chancellor Adam Habib says the final step is to ensure the exams are completed.