Police and Mangosuthu University of Technology students have clashed in Umlazi, Durban.
The running clashes between students, including many who wore EFF Student Command regalia, continued on Thursday after protests earlier this week.
Students are protesting for, among other things, additional funding from the government for tertiary education.
Police have moved into the #MUT property now. @News24 (@kaveels) pic.twitter.com/aUYbL0vSvo
— Team News24 (@TeamNews24) April 8, 2021
Just before midday, police attempted to drive a nyala onto campus property.
Using a water cannon, officers tried to disperse the crowd, but the students used mattresses to shield themselves.
WATCH: #MUT students are unphased as a water cannon is used to attempt to disperse them. They're using mattresses to defend against the water cannon. @News24 (@kaveels) pic.twitter.com/QEWS4omKAb
— Team News24 (@TeamNews24) April 8, 2021
Police spokesperson Captain Nqobile Gwala said one person was arrested and charged with public violence.
This is a developing story. More to follow.
