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Wits condemns alleged threats against Vice-Chancellor

JOHANNESBURG - Wits University has condemned alleged threats made against Vice-Chancellor Professor Zeblon Vilakazi.

The institution says around 200 students marched to his home and threatened to burn it down.

This followed a meeting between the Student Representative Council and Wits management over various issues during which the SRC allegedly rejected the concessions presented.

READ: Wits University talks deadlock

The university says it expects classes to continue on Monday.

Students are protesting against the exclusion of 6,000 students who they say have been unable to register for financial reasons.

The SRC is also demanding further assistance with housing.

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