100 books damaged in a fire at the University library

The fire was started in the last aisle on the second floor of the Wartenweiler Library, the university spokesperson Shirona Patel said in a statement.

“Security has determined that the fire was started with a flammable substance, which may have been hidden in a bag found on the scene. The fire was extinguished quickly and a high level investigation is under way by Wits security and the police.”

The library has been cordoned off by police.

Student protests that started a month ago continue unabated across the country’s universities as thousands abandoned classes calling for free higher education.

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