Despite negotiations, the University Of Witwatersrand released a statement saying the much anticipated general assembly would be postponed
The news will come as a relief to many South Africans who have applied pressure for Naidoo’s safe return home through #BringBackLeighAnn
Maguvhe and Motsoeneng said they would not resign despite consensus from the portfolio committee on communications that the entire board should.
SA activist and Wits PhD scholar Leigh Anne Naidoo was on board the Women’s Boat to Gaza which was intercepted by the Israeli government on Wednesday.
South African tertiary students are calling for free education and the recent protests have resulted in shutdowns and arrests, among other things.
Students from both camps want to reclaim the university space, but for different reasons.
Students have said that a general assembly would provide a more realistic platform for members of the university community to share their views.
Anyone who is not at the varsities during the protests could easily miss the emotional interactions that come into play, writes Ra’eesa Pather.
The university’s spokesperson, Shirona Patel, confirmed the varsity would continue its academic programme following violence on campus on Tuesday.
ANC secretary general Gwede Mantashe says lifestyle audits might also be on the cards for government officials and public servants.