Protesting students warned to keep things legal

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Channel: SABC News · 2016 · News & Politics

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After a volatile week on several university campuses.
Blunt warnings and impassioned appeals from government today.
Higher Education minister Blade Nzimande said institutions engulfed in violent protest could face closure. His finance counterpart Pravin Gordhan said the demands for free education comes at a time when the country is in a very difficult time financially. The Presidency urged restraint and appealed to university administrations and students to work with Higher Education to find solutions to funding challenges.

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