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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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