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#FeesMustFall: A day of violence and frustration, in photos

It was a tough day for everyone on Wednesday in Cape Town. Here's some of it in photos. By SHAUN SWINGLER for Daily Maverick Chronicle and EPA.
#FeesMustFall: A day of violence and frustration, in photos
Shaun Swingler
By Shaun Swingler
22 Oct 2015
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Protesters indicate that they protesting peacefully. (Shaun Swingler)



Photo: A protester shouts towards police after entering the Parliament compound. (Shaun Swingler)


Photo: A protester kicks at an police officer's riot shield. (Shaun Swingler)


Protesters broke through the gates of parliament and stun grenades were thrown. EPA/NIC BOTHMA


Photo: Protesters sang struggle songs as police watched on. By Shaun Swingler.


A smaller group of protesters threw refuse into the streets of the CBD. (Shaun Swingler)




Police give chase to a group of protesters who have moved through the CBD. (Shaun Swingler)


A protester is arrested by the police. Photo Shaun Swingler.


Photo: A stun grenade is let off in the CBD. (Shaun Swingler)



A South African student clashes with police during violent protests in the parliament precinct, Cape Town, South Africa, 21 October 2015. EPA/NIC BOTHMA


Several students and police were injured in the clashes. EPA/NIC BOTHMA

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