Wits SRC ‘de-escalates’ protests as talks continue
The management of Wits University and protesting student leaders have agreed to de-escalate the situation as talks continue between the two parties.
The university’s student representative council (SRC) called a media briefing on Wednesday where they announced a 24-hour “ceasefire” but attached three conditions they want the university to meet.
The demands included an end to the police’s presence on campus, the removal of external private security on campus, and the lifting of the suspensions against five students and the SRC president Aphiwe Mnyamana.
The media briefing followed a week after students first took to the streets over financial and academic exclusion, as well as access to affordable accommodation.
Wits spokesperson Shirona Patel says both parties agreed to continue with engagements in order to try to resolve matters as soon as possible.
“We will continue with talks as we try to find a way forward. For now, the blended approach to teaching and learning will continue.”
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