Incident Details

Anticipate student-led protests at Walter Sisulu University (WSU) campuses in Eastern Cape province in the coming days. Protests are calling for greater financial support. On 20 April, four officers were injured by stone-throwing at the Mthatha campus, while police vehicles were set on fire. All WSU campuses have closed indefinitely in response since then.

Traveler Safety

SafeAbroad travelers are advised to anticipate heightened security and plan travels accordingly. Travelers should maintain enhanced situational awareness during transit and plan travel routes in advance. Contact your program leaders if you have questions. Monitor the incident via local sources.