UJ Vice Chancellor condemns violent protests at campuses

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Channel: SABC News · 2016 · News & Politics

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Students from the University of Johannesburg's Doornfontein campus say they are outraged by the conduct of private security guards. Yesterday, dozens of students and several journalists were assaulted by security guards during clashes on campus. It was also reported that the guards were involved in an altercation with police officers. UJ's Vice Chancellor, Professor Ihron Rensburg, has described yesterday's events as regrettable. He also says that most students are attending classes and want to do so.

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