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A student has been shot and injured, allegedly by a live round, during the Wits University protests.
She was subsequently rushed to a hospital.
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The police allegedly threw teargas to disperse a large crowd of students.
Police are reportedly denying any claims that shots were fired, let alone a live round of ammunition.
Briefly.co.zahas been reporting on the protests extensively, which started at Wits.
A student has reportedly been shot and wounded during the Wits University protests. Image: LUCA SOLA/AFPSource: Getty Images
The students are focusing on the lack of funding from the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS).
Most recently,26 universities joined in on the protest action in the nationwide shutdown.
The students want historical debt to be abandoned and for their voices to be heard.
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Reports say the SAUS met with Deputy HigherEducationMinister Buti Manamela to share their memorandum of demands.
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Source: Briefly News
Reeshni ChettyReeshni Chetty is a senior current affairs reporter.
Reeshni has a passion for breaking the stigma surrounding mental health issues.
