TUT suspends academic activities indefinitely

The university's spokesperson Willa de Ruyter says the suspension of classes is due to the ongoing and often violent student protest action at its campuses since Monday.

“Since there will not be any services available at on-campus residences and because management is concerned about the welfare of our students, they are therefore required to vacate residences for their own safety.

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"The safety of the students, staff and TUT property on all campuses remains management’s first priority. Therefore, due to the volatility and unpredictability of the current situation, the university had no choice but to close academic activities for students, until further notice, in order to allow the situation to calm down.”

Ruyter says the university is working on a recovery plan.

"Information on the recovery plan will be published on TUT’s website once approved by Senate. Scheduled activities of the university, including the upcoming graduation ceremonies, will continue.”

The university says they will continue to engage with student bodies in an attempt to resolve the situation.