No excuse for student violence

We have observed with regret, the incidents of protests and unrest at several universities over the past few years.

- KEKELETSO NAKELI

The latest protest was at Walter Sisulu University in Mthatha, East London. A staff member, whose car was set alight, apparently shot at students. As a result, a case of murder was opened.

Universities should be safe havens for students, places where they can pursue their academic goals without fear of violence or harm. However, we have reached a point where the same – not always all – students precipitate the response of either law enforcement or the campus security.

While it started out with noble intentions, it has seemingly gone too far with hooliganism and thuggish behaviour rearing its ugly head.