Nzimande expected to meet with families of 2 UJ students caught in Braamfontein crossfire
A second-year student was shot and killed last week, while another was injured by a stray bullet in a taxi violence-related attack.
Minister of Higher Education, Science and Innovation Blade Nzimande addresses members of the media in Pretoria on 8 March 2021 on funding discussions for prospective students for the 2021 academic year. Picture: GCIS
JOHANNESBURG- Minister of Higher Education Blade Nzimande is expected to meet with the families of two University of Johannesburg (UJ) students who were caught in a crossfire in Braamfontein.
A second-year student was shot and killed last week, while another was injured by a stray bullet in a taxi violence-related attack.
Two people were also killed in the shooting while sitting inside a vehicle in the city centre last week.
Nzimande is also expected to address issues relating to student safety.
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