UCT, Wits close hostels, but students stay put

18 March 2020 - 07:00
By TANYA FARBER, Amina Asma and Shonisani Tshikalange
Wits students have launched court applications to protest against the sudden closure of residences to curb Covid-19.
Image: Supplied/Wits Wits students have launched court applications to protest against the sudden closure of residences to curb Covid-19.

UCT and Wits students have threatened mass action and launched court applications to protest against the sudden closure of residences to curb Covid-19.

"It is ludicrous," says one staffer of the move by students, who say they weren’t consulted.

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