Kaya 959 Point of View with Phemelo Motene

One dead, three injured at Walter Sisulu shooting incident

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Walter Sisulu University students in Mthatha campus are protesting after the university’s residence manager shot and killed a student, while three others were admitted to hospital, according to SRC leader Themba Zikhali. The shooting occurred on Tuesday morning, 15 April after students allegedly set a car belonging to the manager alight near a student resident during a protest. The shooting of the students has sparked further protests across the campus. Phemelo speaks to Special Projects Director at the Walter Sisulu University, Ndiyakholwa Ngqulu and Eastern Cape Provincial Convener of SASCO, Zukile Ndozyi.
15 Apr 2025 4PM English South Africa Education · Careers

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