Fort Hare University Buildings Set Ablaze Amid Rising Student Protests
Protests intensified at the University of Fort Hare in the Eastern Cape as students allegedly set fire to the administration and Student Affairs buildings. This event marks a significant escalation in the ongoing demonstrations centered around governance and issues of student representation.
Witnesses reported that flames engulfed the university’s facilities as students voiced their frustrations, claiming their concerns have been ignored by the administration. The protests are part of a broader call for the resignation of Vice-Chancellor Professor Sakhela Buhlungu.
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Fort Hare University Students Demand Leadership Changes
The discontent has been mounting due to perceptions of a lack of accountability and transparency from the university’s leadership. The protesters assert that Professor Buhlungu must resign, insisting he has failed to adequately address their concerns.
While the university has yet to provide an official response regarding the recent incidents, students contend that the administration’s silence has only exacerbated their frustration.
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Two Students Hurt During Confrontations with Police
The South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) has reported that two students were hospitalized following injuries sustained during clashes with law enforcement. Student leader Uzusiphe Vuzane informed the broadcaster that police allegedly used live ammunition to disperse the protestors.
“One student was shot in the left knee; another received a gunshot wound just above the heart near the shoulder,” reported Vuzane.
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Authorities are expected to launch an investigation into the shooting and the cause of the fire as tensions at the university rise.
This story is still developing.
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