After a protest broke out at Nelson Mandela University, a violent protester was arrested for public violence.

According to SAPS spokesperson, Captain Andre Beetge, the protest took place today, February 27, at approximately 09:20 on the campus premises. He added that the incident was managed by the NMU security company until SAPS Public Order Police were called to intervene.

“On arrival, the security manager handed over a protester they had detained for public violence,” Beetge said.

A case of public violence was opened and is being investigated by SAPS Humewood.

The 27-year-old detained male will appear before the court soon.