Wits students again took the streets of Braamfontein on Thursday, continuing their protest against financial exclusion and historic debt, and their protest for free education and decolonisation of universities.
Friday 12 March 2021 - 8:00am
eNCA reporters Slindelo Masikane at Wits and Ronald Masinda at the University of Cape Town gave an update ahead of planned protests. Courtesy of #DStv403
JOHANNESBURG - Student protests continue to spread across the country.
In Cape Town, students are expected to shut down the University of Cape Town on Friday.
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Christelle du Toit
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