Wits suspends SRC member for allegedly raping a student [SOUND]

# The University of the Witwatersrand has suspended a newly elected student representative council member accused of raping a female student, pending the outcome of an investigation. The matter was reported to the university’s Gender Equity Office by a fellow student. Wits University spokesperson, Shirona Patel, says they condemn all forms of gender-based harm, and reaffirm their unwavering commitment to creating a safe, inclusive and socially just environment for all students: