Salient: Victoria University Students' Paper. Vol. 29, No. 6. 1966.

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Students Protest South African Ban

Over 600 students have signed a petition calling for the release of the South African ban on Ian Robertson, president of the National Union of South African Students.

A Vuwsa delegation yesterday attempted to deliver the petition to the South African Embassy. The consul, Mr. Oxley, was absent. The vice-consul, Mr. Nell, said he had no authority to accept the petition.

VUWSA president Chris Robertson said that further steps will be taken to forward the petition.

Students throughout the day braved cold Wadestown winds to maintain a 24-hour vigil outside the embassy.

Wellington police also braved cold Wadestown winds to maintain a vigil over the students.

Full report, photos, next issue.