Higher Education Dept's Nkabane condemns violent protests at WSU, calls for report into demonstration

MTHATHA - The higher education ministry has condemned violent protests at the Walter Sisulu University's Mthatha campus in the Eastern Cape.

Students at the institution allegedly attacked the residence manager and his family at their on-campus accommodation and later torched his car on Tuesday.

The demonstrations allegedly led to the residence manager shooting at the students and one person was killed while two others sustained injuries.

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Higher Education Minister Dr Nobuhle Nkabane has criticised the violence.

Spokesperson Camagwini Mavovana: "The minister strongly condemns all forms of violence and intimidation on university campuses and reiterates that students, staff, and all members of the academic community must be protected. Institutions of higher learning must remain safe spaces that nurture learning, dialogue, and development."

She added that the minister has called on the university to submit a full report into the violent demonstration.

"The minister has also requested that the university furnish her with a comprehensive report on the incident as a matter of urgency and without delay, given the seriousness of the situation."

The minister is expected to visit the university soon.