One person has passed away during the deadly Wits University protest.

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Mzansicelebs have also taken to the micro-blogging app to share their thoughts on the protest.

A lot of them are not impressed by the way police are treating the protesting students.

He seemed to be on the side of the students.

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He wrote:

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She asked tweeps to refrain from sharing the snap.

An unknown person was allegedly killed in a crossfire after police shot rubber bullets at protesting students.

AKA, Kwesta and 2 Other Mzansi Celebs React to Deadly Wits Protests

AKA and Kwesta are some of the celebs who have reacted to the deadly Wits protest. Image: @akaworldwide, @kwestadakarSource: Instagram

The students are reportedly protesting against financial exclusion.

The university said that if it accepts students who have historical debt, it will become financially unsustainable.

Reports say that the unknown man suffered a chest wound from a rubber bullet which resulted in his death.

A report byeNCAconfirmed the death of an adult male and the arrival of paramedics on scene.

The man is believed to have not been partaking in the protests.

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