Zuma to meet S African students after clashes

Thirty South Africa students were arrested after clashes with police outside parliament, authorities said on Thursday, as President Jacob Zuma said he would meet student leaders over rising university fees.

Hundreds of students forced their way through the gates of the parliament complex in Cape Town on Wednesday, scuffling with police who used stun grenades to force them back from the national assembly building.

“Thus far, 30 students have been arrested in regards to the incident outside parliament and they are likely to face charges including trespassing and public violence,” police said in a statement.

“The manner in which some students forced their way into parliament in Cape Town today and the alleged damaging of motor vehicles nearby are a cause for concern,” the statement said.