With the increasing level of students damaging university property during protests‚ President Jacob Zuma today warned violent offenders that they would have to account for their actions in court if caught.
“The destruction of property is a criminal offence and will be treated as such by the law enforcement authorities‚”
“We have directed the police to ensure that all such cases reach the courts and that those responsible answer for their actions.
“This infrastructure must be available for use by generations to come‚ and students should respect university property as leaders of the future.”
“The funding base for higher education students has been expanding considerably over the years‚ although it has not yet entirely offset the financial challenges for many students. Government cares and will continue to search for ways of making access to higher education easier for students.’’ Zuma pledged.