
The University of the Witwaterand in Johannesburg said today sunday that it will remain closed tomorrow as student protests are set to continue despite a pledge by South African President Jacob Zuma that university fees will not be hiked next year.Protests against tuition increases started at the university,known as ''Wits'',almost two weeks ago and spread to other campuses nationwide.A spokeswoman for Wits confirmed that the university would remain shut.The school'd Senate will meet tomorrow monday to decide when to resume classes.The university said in a statement that ''Our students have decided to continue with their protest.We are disappointed at their decision,as we feel that it will put in jeopardy the academic futures of many students who will not be able to pass or graduate.This will only further entrench and deepen the inequalities in our society''.One more photo below.
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