DStv Channel 403 Monday, 02 December 2024

SA's education crisis | Wits students ‘won’t back down’

JOHANNESBURG - Suspended SRC President Aphiwe Mnyamana says nothing will continue as normal until Wits University's vice-chancellor agrees to meet with protesting students.

He says they will go to court if nothing is done to solve their funding and accommodation issues.

READ: Wits students continue protest

Added to this would be a challenge to his suspension.

Chaos broke out again on Tuesday between students and private security on campus.

Students have vowed to continue protesting until their demands are met.

READ: Wits condemns alleged threats against Vice-Chancellor

The university says Mnyamana's defiance will be taken into consideration during his disciplinary hearing.

Meanwhile, Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi and Vice-Chancellor Zeblon Vilakazi are expected to meet ahead of mediation processes.

* eNCA's Silindelo Masikane reports.

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