Student protests have become an orgy of destruction, intimidation and hooliganism

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There seems to be no end in sight for the culture of demand and violent protest with the ongoing protest by Wits students over fees.

This time the students are demanding that the university allow those owing R150,000 or less be allowed to register for the 2023 academic year. They also demand that NSFAS students in off-campus accommodation not be required to pay a deposit...

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