‘Police kill a civilian but don t do anything against criminals Celebs outraged by Wits shooting ‘Why does it take a dead black body for our government to give us our basic human right?’ 11 March 2021 - 09:22 Prince Kaybee was fuming over the incident. Image: Instagram/Prince Kaybee
Some of Mzansi s biggest stars have added their voices to the outrage over the death of a man shot by police during a protest in Braamfontein, Johannesburg, on Wednesday.
Wits students and police clashed in the area during a protest against the financial exclusion of some students with historical debt.
The man appeared to have been struck by rubber bullets as he exited a clinic and died at the scene.
Cassper calls on President Cyril Ramaphosa to intervene in Wits shooting The rapper also slammed those who criticise him for speaking out Rapper Cassper Nyovest called on the president to intervene. Image: Instagram/Cassper Nyovest via Mini photography
Rapper Cassper Nyovest has called on President Cyril Ramaphosa to intervene after clashes between protesting students and police in Braamfontein, Johannesburg, on Wednesday turned fatal.
Shocking scenes played out as Wits students attempted to stage a protest against the financial exclusion of some students with historical debt.
A man died after he appeared to have been struck by rubber bullets as he exited a clinic in the area.
Police committee chairperson condemns police violence
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The Chairperson of the Portfolio Committee on Police, Ms Tina Joemat-Pettersson, has condemned the unwarranted excessive violence by the police that led to the death of Mr Mthokozisi Ntumba in Johannesburg.
“While we do not want to pre-empt the investigation by the Independent Police Investigative Directorate, the killing of the innocent bystander is unacceptable and adds to the perception of excessive violence sometimes used by the police,” Ms Joemat-Pettersson said.