Students in Universities across South Africa have taken to the streets to protest against proposed tuition fee hikes between 10 and 12 percent, which will make it almost impossible for those struggling to come enroll or continue with their studies to get into school next year.
More than 50 students have been reportedly arrested for protesting outside the parliament in Capetown.
Students have complained that higher fees may exclude poorer black students.
In Cape Town white students are said to be forming human shields between black students and the police.
They say while some of them can afford university fees, they want to support the majority of black South African families who cannot.
At least 10 institutions have so far been affected with some closing until the situation is resolved.
Both #NationalShutDown and #FeesMustFall continue to trend on social media in South Africa.
