In photos: Wits students clash with security
Second day of violence on campus
University of Witwatersrand (WITS) students have been protesting since yesterday when Blade Nzimande, the Minister of Higher Education, announced that universities could implement a fee increase of up to 8% for the 2017 academic year. Students are demanding free education.
Students threw rocks at the private security guards.
A student fires a fire extinguisher during the protest. Some students raised their hands and called for calm while others ran for cover.
A private security guard holds up a rock.
Students take cover.Â
A student is helped by his peers after being injured.Â
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