‘If I had not fired, my family and I would have died’ — WSU res manager

Suspect accused of killing student tells court he shot when angry, mask-wearing crowd were kicking in the door at his house

07 May 2025 - 13:19 By ZIYANDA ZWENI

Suspended Walter Sisulu University (WUS) acting residence manager Manelisi Mampane spoke about the events that led to him opening fire on protesting students, killing third-year student Sisonke Mbolekwa, 24...

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