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The murder case against a residence manager accused of killing a Walter Sisulu University student has been postponed, igniting protests from students demanding justice for poor living conditions.
A residence manager who has been arrested for the alleged murder of a Walter Sisulu University student during a protest over poor living conditions, is expected to appear in court facing charges of murder and attempted murder.
A 54-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the fatal shooting of Walter Sisulu University student Sisonke Mbolekwa during a protest over poor living conditions.
Minister Nkabane confirms that Sisonke Mbolekwa, the student killed during protests at Walter Sisulu University, was officially enrolled and funded by NSFAS, shedding light on the ongoing issues surrounding student accommodation.
Minister of Higher Education Dr Nobuhle Nkabane has condemned violent protests at Walter Sisulu University that resulted in one death and several injuries, calling for urgent action to ensure campus safety.
NSFAS urgently reminds students to settle their R10,800 accommodation allowances to avoid eviction and future deductions. This comes after confusion over a larger allowance payment, stressing the importance of timely payments.
NSFAS calls on accommodation providers to collaborate in supporting students as it announces improvements to the accommodation claims process.
Budget cuts plus land invasions and contractors abandoning projects all impede efforts to deliver houses for all.