Wsu Welcomes Arrest Of Suspect In Fatal Campus Shooting

Walter Sisulu University has welcomed the arrest of a 54-year-old suspect in connection with the shooting incident at the institution on Tuesday.

The university council has also taken a decision to establish an independent inquiry into the unrest. One student was shot dead and several injured during protests at the university.

The suspect is set to appear in court next week Tuesday.

WSU Registrar Dr Lulamile Ntonzima says the resolutions follow a meeting by the university council on Wednesday night.

We welcome the arrest at the university. The council met last night and passed a decision on the suspension of the staff member that is currently arrested this afternoon. And secondly, the Council agreed and passed the decision to remove the security company that was in conflict with students. And lastly, to highlight the key division, the Council passed the establishment of an independent inquiry into this incident, which will be led by the retired judge of our Constitutional Court, Justice Christopher Jafta Nyaole .