Shots Allegedly Fired As Wits GBV Protests Intensify

Protests over alleged gender-based violence have erupted at Wits University after claims that an SRC member raped a student. The accused has been suspended while the university investigates and police review video footage.

Tensions rose when a motorist allegedly fired shots near protesters, causing panic but no serious injuries. Activists have linked the unrest to a planned national shutdown on 21 November over gender-based violence.