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4 cops arrested in connection with Mthokozisi Ntumba's death

4 cops arrested in connection with Mthokozisi Ntumba's death

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15th March 2021

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Four police officers have been arrested in connection with the killing of Mthokozisi Ntumba, the bystander who was shot dead amid protesting by Wits students last week. 

The Independent Police Investigative Directorate (IPID) said the the four officers will appear at the Johannesburg Magistrate's Court on Wednesday.

They are set to be charged with murder, three counts of attempted murder and defeating the end of justice.

Ntumba was allegedly shot dead in Braamfontein as police tried to disperse University of Witwaterstrand students protesting registration and university fees. 

The doctor who had treated Ntumba in his final moments had described to media how the man was "gasping for air" as doctors tried in vain to resuscitate him. 

Family described Ntumba as a hardworking and positive man.

Both Police Minister Bheki Cele and President Cyril Ramaphosa conceded last week that police may have shown "overreach" when responding to the protests.

Meanwhile, University of Cape Town students have also locked horns with university management over fees, and the university announced on the weekend that it will allow students with historical debt to register.

The University of KwaZulu-Natal today announced a suspension of its academic programme, awaiting the outcome of stakeholders' meetings with higher education over fees.

Edited by Creamer Media Reporter

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