News24 | Guards allegedly fire rubber bullets, injure students in Walter Sisulu University clashes

Security officers at Walter Sisulu University fire rubber bullets at protesters after student’s death

News24 | Guards allegedly fire rubber bullets, injure students in Walter Sisulu University clashes

Violence erupted again at Walter Sisulu University's Mthatha campus on Thursday when security guards allegedly fired rubber bullets, injuring several students.

Security guards clash with WSU students on Mthatha campus

Eastern Cape Sasco co-ordinator Vuyo Tologu shared videos of guards entering the KTC residence and students being pulled out of the building.

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The Walter Sisulu University Student Representative Council (SRC) has taken urgent legal steps to stop the eviction of students from university residences. This follows the institution’s decision to temporarily close the Nelson Mandela Drive and Zamukulungisa Heights campuses in response to ongoing student unrest. The recent violence at the Nelson Mandela Drive campus resulted in the tragic death of one person and injuries to several others.  SR…

WSU residence manager nabbed after student shot dead

By Thapelo Molefe A Walter Sisulu University (WSU) residence manager accused of fatally shooting a student on Tuesday has been arrestedEastern Cape Police spokesperson Brigadier Nobuntu Gantana confirmed on Thursday that the 54-year-old man was arrested and faces charges of murder and attempted murder.He is expected to appear in court on 22 April.“While this arrest is a critical step, the investigation remains active,” Gantana said.“No further d…

Guards clash with Walter Sisulu University students during protest

By Anita Dangazele A student was shot dead during a protest over poor housing, now students say security fired rubber bullets at them. Students say guards stormed into residences and fired rubber bullets, while the university promises to fix safety issues. Students and security guards clashed on Thursday at Walter Sisulu University’s Mthatha campus during protests over a student’s death. The protests started after Sisonke Mbolekwa, a Bachelor …