Students protesters brought to Luthuli House against their will
By Lelethu Mquqo
30 August 2011
The Congress of South African Students says a large number of protesters outside Luthuli House in Johannesburg, were there against their will.
Cosas president Bongani Mani says ANC Youth League leaders arranged for the students to be pulled from their schools and bussed into the city centre.
This, as Youth League president Julius Malema appeared before an ANC disciplinary committee on various charges of misconduct.
Mani says the students had been intimidated to attend.
ANC secretary general Gwede Mantashe condemned the violence, saying those who arranged for the gathering must be held accountable.
The Youth League also issued a statement condemning the violence and calling for its members to exercise discipline and restraint.
Several journalists and one police member were reportedly injured after they were attacked by protesters with stones.
30 August 2011
The Congress of South African Students says a large number of protesters outside Luthuli House in Johannesburg, were there against their will.
Cosas president Bongani Mani says ANC Youth League leaders arranged for the students to be pulled from their schools and bussed into the city centre.
This, as Youth League president Julius Malema appeared before an ANC disciplinary committee on various charges of misconduct.
Mani says the students had been intimidated to attend.
ANC secretary general Gwede Mantashe condemned the violence, saying those who arranged for the gathering must be held accountable.
The Youth League also issued a statement condemning the violence and calling for its members to exercise discipline and restraint.
Several journalists and one police member were reportedly injured after they were attacked by protesters with stones.
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