Nelson mandela metropolitan university
NMMU classes set to resume after violent protests
The university closed on Monday after a violent protest by students over security issues.
Sasco students invaded the pitch and attempted to enter a VIP booth in the stands. The students were also calling for transformation within the university.
Some student residences had to be evacuated early on Wednesday morning.
It’s unclear when National Student Financial Aid Scheme will approve funding for the students.
A university building was damaged after a petrol bomb attack on Saturday night.
Eastern Cape police are investigating a case of arson after a petrol bomb attack at the Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University.
NMMU was one of the universities that experienced violent disruptions last year during ‘Fees Must Fall’ demonstrations.
Two female students were reportedly abducted by a taxi driver and raped on their way to a friend’s house.
The institution was forced to suspend classes last month after disruption of lectures by protesting students.
Students are marching in PE where they will hand over a memorandum calling for a tax on the rich.
The university says a female student is recovering after being attacked and left for dead.
The university has suspended its classes for the week as it seeks to resolve the students' issues.
Management has said it will respond to students on Monday and will indicate then whether classes will resume.
Sasco says they were unhappy with the delayed announcement on tertiary fees.
NMMU is also investigating brawls that reportedly took place last week, allegedly over political intolerance.
An ongoing feud between Daso & Sasco has led to an investigation after some students were allegedly attacked.
The NMMU SRC says the R150,000 it's raised so far will only be able to asset 1,000 students.
The SRC says it’s obtained leaked information of senior managers trying to meddle in student politics.
The university council’s chairperson says the council decided the practice of outsourcing exploits workers.