South Africa: University of Limpopo Reportedly on Lockdown After Students Clash with Police

South Africa: University of Limpopo Reportedly on Lockdown After Students Clash with Police
The University of Limpopo in South Africa is on lockdown after student protests. (Google Maps)
Zachary Stieber
10/10/2013
Updated:
7/18/2015

Police at South Africa’s University of Limpopo have fired rubber bullets and tear gas at protesters on Thursday, and the university has reportedly been placed on lockdown.

In addition to the lockdown, school cafeterias have been closed.

Students are “striking” because they are upset with local elections, according to local residents.

Some students have been arrested while others have been driven off campus and onto surrounding streets.

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