A Jammie Shuttle bus and a bakkie were also torched.
Police confirmed that eight people were arrested at the university last night and are expected to appear in court today on charges of public violence and malicious damage to property.
Police were called in and used stun grenades to disperse protesting students who are up-in-arms over a shortage of student accommodation.
Price says security has been beefed up this morning.
He claims officers found bottles of petrol hidden in a mock shack erected by demonstrators to highlight the shortage of residence space.
It was torn down last night by security guards and police.
Price says security has been beefed up this morning.
He claims officers found bottles of petrol hidden in a mock shack erected by demonstrators to highlight the shortage of residence space.
It was torn down last night by security guards and police.
Price says security has been tightened.
“We believe that’s why we’ve increased security as heavily as we have. On the one hand when you bring in security it’s regarded as provocative, but our first priority has to be the safety of students and staff. We’ve restored safety during the night. Classes will happen today.”
“We believe that’s why we’ve increased security as heavily as we have. On the one hand when you bring in security it’s regarded as provocative, but our first priority has to be the safety of students and staff. We’ve restored safety during the night. Classes will happen today.”
