Overview
- The university says the precautionary suspension followed consultations with its Investigations Office and Gender Equity Office.
- The incident was reported to have occurred over the weekend, and students held a peaceful protest on the Braamfontein campus on Monday night.
- Wits states a criminal case will be opened if required, urges survivors to report, and reiterates its condemnation of gender-based harm.
- The SRC demands the accused be expelled and face full legal consequences as the internal process unfolds.
- EFF Youth Command confirms the student is a member and supports suspension and removal from the SRC, while the accused has not responded publicly.