A video has been shared on social media showing Mangosuthu University of Technology on fire. It is alleged that students are in protest over NSFAS funding.
Members of the Public Order Police Unit and other authorities are still on the scene.
“There was just a fire, the fire is attended and they are suspecting 20 students that were suspended.
“Our policemen are there and we will get more information. The fire department, SAPS and metro police are there. All is quiet now.”
Communication from MUT says that all classes will be suspended today and all the planned examinations for today are suspended. All staff and students should not go to campus today.
Student protest resulted in the damage of campus property.