Deputy president of the South African Police Union, Tumi Mogodiseng on 66 dismissed police officers.

Shiron Patel says continuation of academic programs is of best interest for all staff members and students.

Convenor of the Workers Strike at the University of Zululand Thulani Maphosa says the workers started the strike August 16.

President of the South African Taxi council (Santaco) Phillip Taaibosch says the council is working towards giving commuters better services.

Department of Transport MEC, Ismail Vadi says the government will launch an E-ticket system on October 17.

Deputy Director General at the Department of Higher Education, Dr Dianne Parker says according to the country’s constitution higher education is not a basic right.

President Jacob Zuma says inequality can't be addressed while there is a widening gap between rich and poor countries.

Dali Mpofu says the idea behind the General Assembly is to unite the university community.

Shiron Patel says the university has made an agreement that all universities activities will resume Monday October 10.

The SAPS has rejected claims that the police service is a bloodthirsty organisation seeking another Marikana. Acting national police commissioner, Khomotso Phahlane, addressed a media briefing on the police's handling of the student protests a short while ago.