The protest was against Republic Day celebrations set for the next day and police broke up the protest. A policeman grapples with demonstrating University of Cape Town (UCT) students in central Cape Town. Students hang on to a student the policeman was attempting to arrest. Five people were arrested.

Policeman arrests a University of Cape Town (UCT) student that was protesting against Republic Day celebrations set for the next day. Five people were arrested.

University of Cape Town (UCT) student meeting. Students sing and hold up their fists in solidarity.

A performance of a short play by students using fake cardboard guns about the military. It was performed at the End Conscription Campaign conference held at Wits University in July 1985.