Violent clashes erupted between student protesters and private security at the University of Cape Town (UCT) on Wednesday, as new footage captured by\u00a0Aron Hyman shows.<\/p>\n
The video, posted by Times Live to Youtube, shows students and other protesters attacking a lone security guard at UCT.<\/p>\n
The video footage shows the guard trying to escape the mob before the camera catches up to find him lying on the ground – being beaten by a number of men.<\/p>\n
A woman comes to his aid and the attackers move on.<\/p>\n
Former public protector Thuli Mandosela said on Wednesday that government needs to help respond to calls for free higher education, as universities cannot do so alone.<\/p>\n
The starting point for negotiations about free education would be for all affected parties to listen to students, she told a gathering at Solomon Mahlangu House (Senate House) on Wits University\u2019s East campus.<\/p>\n
“While some of us were enjoying life, some of you were left behind. There is no time for pointing fingers. Your call for fees to fall is a legitimate one,” Madonsela said.<\/p>\n
The meeting between students and Madonsela, Max Sisulu, Sello Hatang, Bishop Malusi Mpumlwana and former Cosatu secretary general Zwelinzima Vavi was billed as a \u201cpeace accord meeting\u201d.<\/p>\n
It was intended to discuss how to end the protests on campuses and discuss free higher education. No Wits University management representatives were present.<\/p>\n
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