WATCH: (Scroll Down For Video) Students have burned down builds at a South African university after students protested against being groped by teachers.<\/p>\n
This comes as more violent protests erupt across South Africa, many of them are calling for more student housing and lower tuition fees.<\/p>\n
Security firms and police attempted to disperse the crowds with tear gas as students returned with petrol bombs.<\/p>\n
Three of the most popular universities have been forced to close due to the violence.<\/p>\n
A spokesperson said:\u00a0‘I am as shocked as you are about the senseless violence and destruction of property that took place at our Mafikeng Campus yesterday,’<\/p>\n
‘Though the incident was related to the inauguration of the newly appointed Campus Student Representative Council (CSRC), we must realise that this was not an isolated incident.<\/p>\n
‘At many other universities protests have become violent and have escalated. Therefore the situation also needs to be addressed at national level.’<\/p>\n
‘The burning of university buildings at a time when we are prioritizing the education of our youth is inexplicable and can never be condoned.’<\/p>\n
The violence at the university started after some students disrupted the inauguration of a new student council.<\/p>\n
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