Lectures to continue despite Wits protest
The University of the Witwatersrand says classes and administrative functions will continue despite renewed protests on its Johannesburg campus.
Protesting students disrupted several classes this morning while also setting fire to the Umthombo lecture hall.
Several reports of students being assaulted have also been received.
The protesting students are calling for free education for all and student leaders from several other universities across the country were seen among the protesters.
The Wits SRC has distanced itself from the protests.
The university's Buhle Zuma says they will ensure students remain safe.
"The fire was started in the Umthombo building. The fire in the entry lecture hall has since been extinguished and we are working on restoring electricity to the building.
"These are criminal acts and the university will deal with this matter [accordingly] using all means at our disposal.
"The university has asked the police to intervene and to arrest these individuals who are in direct contravention of the court's order. Additional security has been brought onto campus," she said.