Stun Grenades and Rubber bullets were fired to disperse crowds – Cape Town

The peaceful #FeesMustFall march to Cape Town Parliament today turned violent when police and protesters clashed throughout the afternoon in the CBD. Stun Grenades and Rubber bullets were fired to disperse crowds after an incident outside parliament, prompting students to move into the streets. I followed a few groups down towards the Central Train Station, where numerous police vehicles, shops and buses were stoned.

A terrifying incident occurred at the MacDonalds, where a family sitting close to the window had to remove their son quickly as bricks and stones were hurtled at them. Police continued to disperse crowds and make arrests throughout the afternoon, unfortunately at times targeting the more peaceful protesters.

Another sad day for our Country and the #FeesMustFall movement, these actions do not speak the core of the movement, but rather indicate the desperate cry of unheard voices.

Violence is not the answer… Violence is not the answer.

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