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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.
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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.
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#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.
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Wits leaders working on intensifying fees protests
The student leaders met yesterday to discuss if the protest should continue tomorrow.
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Uncertainty over when several universities will reopen
Decisions are being made by some institutions over the weekend whether to re-open next week.
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[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.
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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.
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Top cop calls for calm at SA universities
Phahlane says police will continue to monitor developments with regards to the #FeesMustFall protests.
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Wits general assembly called off
Students and management could not reach agreement and the meeting has been postponed.
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Universities, police agree to join security plan
Universities have been criticised for their use of police and private security protection on campuses.
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#FeesMustFall: D-day for Wits
Incoming SRC president Kefentse Mkhari says they hope the university will join their fight today.
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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.
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#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.”
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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.
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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.
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Wits: Confrontation between students 'regrettable'
Earlier today a group of 'Take Back Wits' students gathered at Wits University's Great Hall.
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[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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.