BY REGINALD KANYANE
North West University from Mafikeng campus has suspended the service of the security company pending investigations. The university spokesperson, Koos Degenaar said Hlanganani Security Company’ service was suspended after they allegedly used live ammunitions during a stand-off with students a month ago.
North West University students embarked on a protest after university management dissolved the SRC.
“The university has suspended the service of Hlanganani Security Company pending investigations. According to preliminary investigations, the security guards allegedly used live ammunitions to disperse the unruly students during protest. The university will have a media briefing on Sunday regarding new developments and the outcomes at the university,” Degenaar said.
The university was shut down a month ago after the admin and laboratory premises were reduced to ashes.
More than 10 students were admitted in various hospitals after they suffered injuries during strike. The university management inaugurated newly-elected SRC after they disbanded the previous one led by former SRC president, Linda Xavier Mabengwana. The students refused to recognise the new SRC alleging that it was elected my management not them.
According to reports, two students underwent operations where doctors confirmed live ammunitions were used.
The university will be opened on March 28.
-TDN
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