Last week was characterised by the student protests across the nation. The Rand was at a low against the dollar as the student protests over tuition fees put a negative spin on investor sentiment. The Rand fell by nearly 2% against the US dollar mid-week, which tied in with the protests occurring outside of Parliament.

The world’s media has picked up on the current nationwide protests in South Africa.

Student action against tuition fees has taken the country by storm.

Wits have suspended all lectures on Wednesday following peaceful protests over proposed fee increases.