23-04-2025
Bail hearing postponed for WSU manager accused of student's murder
The EFF's Ncedo Kolanisi, speaking outside the court on behalf of Mbolekwa's family, said: 'The findings of the autopsy report were that the bullets hit the back through the torso, so it tells you that Mbolekwa was retreating when he was shot.'
The incident sent shockwaves around the country, raising concerns about the use of force on university campuses and prompting calls for reform in protest management.
GOOD party national youth chairperson Kaden Arguile said the situation at WSU underscores the urgent need for institutions to rethink their approach to student protests.
'A decade has passed since the #FeesMustFall movement gripped the nation, yet many institutions still lack clear, compassionate and effective protocols to protect student voices and campus safety. While private security has a role in ensuring safety, they are not law enforcement — nor should they act as such,' he said.
'Universities are not battlegrounds. They are spaces for education, critical thinking and engagement. The absence of open communication between university leadership, student representatives and security personnel is a dangerous gap that must be addressed as a matter of urgency.'
