The students of Wits university are protesting on Empire Road for safety, water and WIFI.
Supporters of the #feesmustfall movement protest in front of the Great Hall at Wits University, 20 October 2016, in Johannesburg. Picture: Michel Bega
Wits University students are protesting yet again, only this time its not for fees to fall but for Wifi, safety and cleaning services, among other things.
There are about 100 students on Empire Road protesting over issues related to Yale Village residence. The protest has been going on since 7:30 am this morning.
#WitsProtest – Students have blocked the entrance to the university on Yale Road @KayaNews pic.twitter.com/XookQ4zbMQ
— Mbali Dhlamini (@Mbali_Dhlamini) April 20, 2017
#witsprotest https://t.co/jxQmbloGWS
— Malume Vandal (@lehlogonolo_hd) April 20, 2017
#WitsProtest -Management says that they are willing to sit down and engage with protesting students @KayaNews
— Mbali Dhlamini (@Mbali_Dhlamini) April 20, 2017
So many complains from the students😲😲#WitsProtest pic.twitter.com/BQ4Jf7c77q
— Ndlondlo Enhle Msibi 🐍 (@BusiMsibi21) April 20, 2017
https://twitter.com/MOMIESH/status/854975032270958592
https://twitter.com/sir_taunj/status/854971791554613248
Wits university says the academic programme will continue as normal, despite #WitsProtest
— Oliver Meth (they/them) (@oliver_meth) April 20, 2017
[UPDATE]: Student protest on accommodation issues. Issues are being addressed by the Dean of Students, and other senior managers at Wits. pic.twitter.com/KBHeT6V8uP
— Wits_News (@Wits_News) April 20, 2017
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