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Students demand justice as WSU residence manager receives bail in murder case

Three students from Walter Sisulu University were arrested following a violent protest against the bail granted to a residence manager accused of murder, highlighting tensions within the university community.

Cape Argus News
Simon Majadibodu|Published

Anger at WSU as students protest bail for residence manager accused of murder

A protest demanding justice for Sisonke Mbolekwa, who was allegedly killed by a residence manager, turned violent at WSU's Mthatha campus, leading to the arrest of three students and disruption on the N2 highway.

News Crime and Courts
Simon Majadibodu|Published

Residence manager arrested for murder of WSU student, due in court

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.

News Crime and Courts
Simon Majadibodu|Published

Man arrested for fatal shooting of Walter Sisulu University student

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.

News Crime and Courts
Simon Majadibodu|Published

WATCH: Security officers at Walter Sisulu University fire rubber bullets at protesters after student’s death

Security guards opened fire on protesting students at Walter Sisulu University’s KTC residence on Thursday, injuring several, as tensions escalated following the fatal shooting of a student earlier this week.

News Education
Simon Majadibodu and Wendy Dondolo|Published

Deadly student unrest caught us by surprise- WSU

Tensions escalated at Walter Sisulu University after a residence manager allegedly opened fire on students protesting poor accommodation conditions, leaving one dead and multiple injured.

Cape Times News
Lisa Isaacs, Simon Majadibodu and Siyavuya Mzantsi|Published

University confirms deceased in Walter Sisulu University protest not a registered student

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.

News Education
Simon Majadibodu|Published

Outrage erupts at Walter Sisulu University after fatal shooting of student

Students at Walter Sisulu University are protesting following a tragic incident where one student was killed and others injured by a residence manager during unrest over poor living conditions.

Cape Argus News
Simon Majadibodu|Published

Fatal shooting sparks outrage and protests at WSU Mthatha campus

Tensions escalate at Walter Sisulu University after a residence manager allegedly opened fire on students protesting poor accommodation conditions, leaving one dead and multiple injured

News Crime and Courts
Simon Majadibodu|Published