Prison won't stop FMF protestor from fighting for free education
A reverend who has been visiting jailed Fees Must Fall student protester Bonginkosi Khanyile - says he is still continuing the fight for free education behind bars.
Reverend Vernon Hammond of the Anglican Church of Southern Africa joined students and members of civil society organisations in a Durban march today - calling for Khanyile's immediate release.
Khanyile was arrested in September at the Durban University of Technology during violent student protests.
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He's been in jail since after being denied bail.
Hammond says Khanyile is in high spirits.
"He's written his exams while being in prison, under extremely harsh conditions, and achieved 4A's - and that will tell you something about the man," he said.
Reverend Alvin Sigamoney from St Paul Church have come out in support of the Khanyile #FreeBonginkosiKhanyile pic.twitter.com/eLRmkX8RPP
— Nushera Raisa (@nushera) February 24, 2017
A memorandum was handed over to the NPA's Natasha Kara-Ramkisson and Senior Public Prosecutor Sunil Prithipal - who signed it.
Memorandum has been handed to the NPA. #FreeBonginkosiKhanyile pic.twitter.com/EhXhnkOI6P
— Nushera Raisa (@nushera) February 24, 2017
Khanyile is expected to make another court appearance, next week.