The protests, which have seen several institutions shut down, began after the proposed increase of fees by 17% at the Tshwane University of Technology, 40% at the University of Pretoria and 10.5% at the University of Witwatersrand.
Students vow to shut down all tertiary institutions over fees
South African students protesting against hike school fees have vowed to completely shut down all tertiary institutions in the country on Wednesday.
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Speaking with News24, the Deputy Chairperson of the South African Students Congress (Sasco), Gauteng, Sthembiso Ndlovu, said they want an end to school fees.
"We are going to shut down all institutions until management hears that we don't want fees," Ndlovu said.
"We believe that this is the only vehicle to achieve free education in our lifetime.
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"Most of the institutions, excluding the University of Johannesburg and the Vaal University, have confirmed that they will be in solidarity with us."
The University of Witwatersrand (Wits), where the protests began, was forced to suspend all University activities.
Students of the University of Cape Town, Rhodes University and Stellenbosch University have also staged protests.
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