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  • Police patrol at Wits University as the institution prepares to reopen, following protests over free tertiary education. Picture: Clement Manyathela/EWN

    Strong police presence at Wits as classes resume

    All vehicles are being searched, with students and staff required to show their access cards at the entrance.

    2052 days ago
  • FILE: Wits management postpone assembly and students vow  to keep Wits shut. Picture: Kgothatso Mogale/EWN

    Wits students vow to picket as classes set to resume

    The university says those who want to continue with protests must do so peacefully & in designated areas.

    2052 days ago
  • Former Wits University SRC head Mcebo Dlamini addresses hundreds of students on the varsity's education campus as students protested for another day. Picture: Reinart Toerien/EWN.

    #FeesMustFall: Student activist 'shocked' that Wits plans to resume academic programme

    Wits student leaders have described as shocking its decision to resume the academic programme tomorrow.

    2052 days ago
  • Former Wits University SRC leader Mcebo Dlamini, dances with a helmet belonging to the university private security and with a shield during a running battle with the police forces on campus as he takes part in student protests on 4 October, 2016. Picture: AFP.

    Wits leaders working on intensifying fees protests

    The student leaders met yesterday to discuss if the protest should continue tomorrow.

    2053 days ago
  • CPUT Bellville Fees2017 protesters sing before the general assembly with the Vice Chancellor. Picture: Anthony Molyneaux/EWN.

    Uncertainty over when several universities will reopen

    Decisions are being made by some institutions over the weekend whether to re-open next week.

    2054 days ago
  • Wits management postpone assembly and students vow  to keep Wits shut.Picture: Kgothatso Mogale

    [WATCH] Students vow to keep Wits closed as general assembly postponed

    Students at Wits University have vowed to keep the academic institution shut until management and government heed their call of free decolonised education.

    2054 days ago
  • Wits University students have gathered at Senate House, singing and chanting ahead of a mass meeting this afternoon. Picture: Thando Kubheka/EWN.

    Wits students convey support to jailed UKZN students

    Wits student leaders said various legal practitioners will go to KZN to lobby for the release of students.

    2054 days ago
  • FILE: #FeesMustFall protests sees Wits University shut down after clashes with police. Picture: Kgothatso Mogale/EWN

    Top cop calls for calm at SA universities

    Phahlane says police will continue to monitor developments with regards to the #FeesMustFall protests.

    2055 days ago
  • FILE: Protesting Wits University students on 4 October 2016. Picture: Clement Manyathela/EWN.

    Wits general assembly called off

    Students and management could not reach agreement and the meeting has been postponed.

    2055 days ago
  • Fees must fall protests sees Wits university shut down after clashes with police. Picture: Kgothatso Mogale/EWN

    Universities, police agree to join security plan

    Universities have been criticised for their use of police and private security protection on campuses.

    2055 days ago
  • Wits University students have gathered at Senate House, singing and chanting ahead of a mass meeting this afternoon. Picture: Thando Kubheka/EWN.

    #FeesMustFall: D-day for Wits

    Incoming SRC president Kefentse Mkhari says they hope the university will join their fight today.

    2055 days ago
  • Protesting Wits University medical school students gather inside a hall with their parents, academics and student leaders as they discuss way forward regarding free education. Picture: Kgothatso Mogale/EWN.

    Students, parents occupy Wits medical school

    The protesters say they're discussing their plan of action that they'll present at Friday's general assembly.

    2055 days ago
  • Students at Wits protest on campus after Min of Higher Education Blade Nzimande failed to deliver a free tertiary education policy. Picture: Thomas Holder/EWN

    #Fees2017: How to fund affordable higher education

    Accountant and social activist Khaya Sithole says fees can fall “if the state restores its contribution to the funding mix to what it was about 15 years ago.”

    2056 days ago
  • FILE: Wits University vice-chancellor Adam Habib talks to a student representative. Picture: Reinart Toerien/EWN

    Habib: Wits will shut down for 2016 if general assembly fails

    The vice-chancellor says negotiations will continue and hopes that the general assembly will bring consensus.

    2056 days ago
  • FILE: Dikgang Moseneke. Picture: Reinart Toerien/EWN.

    Dikgang Moseneke to preside over Wits general assembly

    A general assembly will be held tomorrow to focus on the principle of full access to higher education.

    2056 days ago
  • TakeBackWits students gather at Wits University's Great Hall. Picture: EWN

    Wits: Confrontation between students 'regrettable'

    Earlier today a group of 'Take Back Wits' students gathered at Wits University's Great Hall.

    2056 days ago
  • #TakeBackWits students gather at Wits University's Great Hall. Picture: EWN

    [WATCH] Opposing student groups clash at Wits

    The #TakeWitsBack group wanted Wits University to resume academic activities but #FeesMustFall demonstrators forced them to abandon their silent march.

    2056 days ago
  • Former Wits University SRC leader Mcebo Dlamini, dances with a helmet belonging to the university private security and with a shield during a running battle with the police forces on campus as he takes part in student protests on 4 October, 2016. Picture: AFP.

    The truth behind the death threat rumour at Wits

    EWN uncovers the truth around an audio clip claiming #FeesMustFall protesters will kill a white person.

    2056 days ago
  • #TakeBackWits students gather at Wits University's Great Hall. Picture: EWN

    Some Wits students plan silent march for classes to resume

    A group of students said it wants lectures to resume in a peaceful and non-violent manner.

    2057 days ago
  • Fees must fall protests sees Wits university shut down after clashes with police. Picture: Kgothatso Mogale/EWN

    Strong police presence at Wits despite agreement

    Protesting students don’t want police on campus, saying they have a right to protest for free education.

    2057 days ago
  • Wits University student goes topless as she pleads with police to cease fire on 4 October, 2016. Picture: Clement Manyathela/EWN.

    Top cop questions topless tactic during Wits protest

    Phahlane has directed senior managers to take personal control of the actions of officers during the protests.

    2057 days ago
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