Classes still suspended at Wits as university considers closing the campus entirely
CLASSES at the University of the Witwatersrand (Wits) will remain suspended until further notice‚ the council of the institution said on Friday."The senior executive team of Wits‚ in consultation with the executive committee of council‚ today announced that all university operations will remain suspended until further notice‚" the university said in a statement on Friday.READ THIS: TWEET OF THE WEEK: Bring on the violence!"If conditions conducive to the delivery of the academic programme do not improve‚ Wits may have to consider the closure of the university‚ including the residences‚ in the interests of the safety and security of our staff‚ students and property."It further said it would keep everyone informed — including staff‚ students and parents — via official communication channels.Wits has been the capital of the violent student protests under the Fees Must Fall banner.On Monday, students across the country began protesting after an announcement by Higher Education and Train...
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