The University of the Free State has suspended face-to-face classes amid ongoing student protests over funding.
Videos sent to News24 showed police vehicles on campus and scores of students dispersed during a confrontation with the police.The University of the Free State has suspended face-to-face teaching and learning at its Bloemfontein and Qwa-Qwa campuses amid student protests over National Student Financial Aid Scheme funding.
The university met with NSFAS representatives and a meeting with the Minister of Higher Education, Blade Nzimande, is pending. "To minimise the risk to the academic programme, as well as the fact that this is a sector-wide challenge, the academic programme, activities, classes, and assignments will continue online as far as possible from 2 to 4 August 2023," she said.Police accused of shooting teenager during Slovo Park protestVideos sent to News24 showed police vehicles on campus and scores of students dispersed during a confrontation with the police.
Free State police spokesperson Lieutenant Colonel Thabo Covane said two people were arrested on Wednesday.In times of uncertainty you need journalism you can trust. For 14 free days, you can have access to a world of in-depth analyses, investigative journalism, top opinions and a range of features. Journalism strengthens democracy. Invest in the future today. Thereafter you will be billed R75 per month. You can cancel anytime and if you cancel within 14 days you won't be billed.