#Reformpuk in Sandton
SANDTON - There have been reports of an expected #Reformpuk protest in Sandton outside a hotel on Rivonia road on 20 November.
Warrant officer of the Sandton police Moses Maphakela said that at moment not more than 20 protesters have arrived at the Empire Hotel on Rivonia. He added that at this moment the details of the march and how it will transpire are still unclear.
The #Reformpuk protest will be against the alleged “broken promises” attributed to the University of Potchefstroom student council who met with the students on 22 October. The organisation is run by black students from the university calling for “parallel medium English classes” in all subjects from 2016, the admission of more black students and lecturers, and full endorsed of the #feesmustfall movement.
According a statement released by the #Reformpuk movement, they will picketing outside the hotel where their student council will be hosting a meeting.
According to the #Reformpuk Twitter page, the students are protesting against the student council who have not met these demands they allegedly promised to implement.
Extended thanks to the wits and Uj students for believing in our cause 😀 pic.twitter.com/4p8uO7ZMKs
— Reform PUK (@ReformPUK) November 20, 2015
Outside waiting for a council that does not even recognise it's students pic.twitter.com/FPeje3S3JG
— Reform PUK (@ReformPUK) November 20, 2015
#ReformPuk #WeTooAreNWU #BrokenPromises #ParallelMedium pic.twitter.com/Yh3COm7lB4
— Reform PUK (@ReformPUK) November 20, 2015
Finally got a seat at the table
let's hear what they've got to say— Reform PUK (@ReformPUK) November 20, 2015
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