ACADEMIC activities are still closed at the University of Kwa- Zulu-Natal (UKZN) this week as the institution engages in discussions with the Student Representative Council about the demands brought forward by the student body.
UKZN spokesperson Normah Zondo said the university was still in talks with the SRC. The talks included funding for postgraduate studies; the university previously said it could not meet demand, despite having allocated R119million for postgraduate studies.
Another grievance brought forward was poor security at the institution’s campuses. The Daily News has previously reported that the SRC had complained about poor security at residences. Students also wanted access to wi-fi at their residences.
Mangosuthu University of Technology spokesperson Bheki Hlophe said the university was drawing up a catch-up programme, which would be submitted to its senate this week.
