According to a statement released by the university, the protest was initiated by students over the lack of funds from the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS).
The media release stated that those who had already registered had been suspended pending disciplinary action and criminal charges brought against them.
Those who had not yet registered have been charged with criminal behaviour.
Approximately 100 students participated in the protest over the shortfall of National Student Financial Scheme (NSFAS) funding to students at tertiary institutions such as UJ.
The university’s statement said that although it respected the right of students to protest peacefully, academic and administrative activities should have not been disrupted and the safety of students and staff not endangered.
“UJ takes incidents that compromise a safe learning and working environment seriously. The university will not hesitate to strictly apply its own disciplinary codes to deal with members of the University community suspected of having, or found to have, violated these codes,” the statement added.
The university said it was working with the police to maintain order and discipline on its four campuses and remained committed to engage with the students about their concerns.
The students will be appearing at the Brixton Magistrates Courts on 29 January.
