The South African Police Service has taken note of a video and reports depicting that a female was “shot” during protests in Braamfontein today.
The SAPS can report that none of its members deployed in Braamfontein had fired any shots during the said protests.
However, in an effort to disperse volatile crowds, only a smoke grenade was used in one incident and water cannons in others.
This matter has not been officially reported to the SAPS making it difficult to ascertain the nature of the student’s injuries as well as the circumstances under which the injuries were sustained.
Police are looking forward to interviewing the student as well as obtaining the medical report regarding this matter.