Members of the Rhodes University campus control unit attempted to prevent a peaceful placard protest against detentions of students by the Black Students Movement (BSM) at the graduation ceremony at the 1820s Settlers Monument.

Police break up a University of Cape Town (UCT) protest against elections in front of Jameson Hall. A student is being escorted by a policeman wearing a gas mask. Another policeman is pointing a gun which shoots teargas.

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

University of Cape Town (UCT) students protest against conscription and detentions, in front of Jameson Hall.

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.

A member of Rhodes community campus control unit shocks PE based CBS news member George Lusi (40) with a cattle prodder. Lusi was filming a peaceful protest by the Black Students Movement (BSM) at the graduation garden party.

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.

Students from Wits University march in protest of police action against peaceful demonstrators the previous day. These include Wits Student Representative Council (SRC) President, Claire Wright, Black Student Societies (BSS) President Dali Mpofu and the Deputy Vice Chancellor, Prof. Shear. 30/5/86

Police arrive to disperse students after scuffles broke out between neighbouring right-wing student organisations Student Moderate Alliance (SMA) /Nasionale Studente Front (NSF), and progressive students.

Students walk through the campus with their fists raised.