Nursing students at the Chris Hani Baragwanath Nursing College vowed to continue with their protests until the health department meets their demands. | RealAlfonso12
Students at the Chris Hani Baragwanath Nursing College staged a protest at the hospital on Friday, vowing to continue until their demands are met.A heavy police presence was seen inside the hospital to stop any violence or disruption that might arise duting the protest.
Several police vehicles were present at the hospital to ensure that no disruptions or vandalism took place while student nurses sang struggle songs and held placards aloft. The students released a statement disagreeing with a decision made by the department regarding the release of 171 nurses for their practical work, as they feel they are being thrown into the deep end of unemployment.
Student spokesperson Mpho Rantsu told News24 that they were going to picket until their demands were met."The department promised us a lot of things. We are not just demanding because we feel entitled; promises were made and contracts were signed," Rantsu said. The picket prevented other nursing students from writing their exams.
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