# Universities South Africa is calling for strict gun-free policies across campuses after a student was fatally shot during a protest at Walter Sisulu University in the Eastern Cape. Chairperson Francis Petersen told Newzroom Afrika that safety is essential for learning. He emphasises the need for clear regulations, strong security, consequence management and accountability measures. Petersen calls for violence prevention to ensure students and staff feel safe in educational environments:
Universities urged to enforce gun-free campuses [SOUND]
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