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News24 reports that Gauteng police arrested a protester for public violence in the continued impasse between the University of Pretoria (UP) and striking employees over wages.
Police spokesperson Colonel Dimakatso Nevhuhulwi said the crowd allegedly disrupted classes and vandalised property during the heated strike on Monday. On Tuesday, police received complaints of assault from two people who alleged that they had sustained injuries during the demonstration. Nevhuhulwi said although the situation was calm on Tuesday, members of the Public Order Policing (POP) monitored the situation. The university advised on Tuesday that it had obtained a court order amid ongoing "labour unrest". It said the interdict prevented protesters, represented by Nehawu, from engaging in violent or unlawful conduct, including harassment, assault, the prevention of services, traffic interference, and property damage. Employees are demanding a 7% salary hike, while UP has offered only 4% due to high student debt, high staff costs and operational expenses. In addition to a 7% salary hike, the employees are also demanding a 13th cheque and a once-off bonus.
- Read the full original of the report in the above regard by Cebelihle Bhengu at News24
- Read too, Tensions between striking Nehawu members and University of Pretoria management continue to grow, at The Star
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