Another student leader held
University of Pretoria EFF student leader Naledi Chirwa has become the latest activist to be arrested and banned from protesting following the arrest of former Wits SRC president Mcebo Dlamini. Protests at the University of the Western Cape saw several students arrested yesterday as the conflict continued over free tertiary education that saw the university shut for the year.Seven people were arrested on charges of public violence after protests at UWC turned violent.Police spokesman Brigadier Sally de Beer said protesters set bins on fire, torched a security office and apparently looted a local shop.Also yesterday, a group of about 100 protesters, including university workers, disrupted academic activities at the University of Cape Town.A security officer was beaten up by students and people who claimed to be cleaners, who wielded sticks, a baton and an iron rod wrapped in masking tape. The security officer was admitted to hospital and police have opened a case of public violence, assault, and assault with intent to cause grievous bodily harm.In Johannesburg tensions ran high after the Johannesburg Magistrate's Court ruled Mcebo Dlamini remain behind bars until his next appearance on November 15.He is facing charges that include assaulting a police officer, theft, damage to property and possession of dangerous weapons . During his bail hearing the state declared it had incriminating video footage and argued he was a flight risk.Chirwa was arrested early yesterday on charges of contravening order and was released on R1000 bail on condition that she not enter the university premises without permission and not get involved in any protest action.Following Dlamini's court appearance, students, academics and civil society leaders met at the Holy Trinity Church near Wits to discuss ways to end the fees impasse.Among those present were former public protector Thuli Madonsela and struggle veteran Jay Naidoo."Our generation has failed you. We have made mistakes and we have come here together to correct those mistakes," said Naidoo...
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