Over the years I have attempted to describe higher education using a variety of metaphors and concepts, some more demeaning than others.

Monako Dibetle interviews the man sent to turn around the fortunes of one of academia's most mocked institutions.

Aaron Ndlovu, the vice-chancellor of Mangosuthu University of Technology, had software installed to record the phone conversations of staff members.

Pandor sends investigators to Mangosuthu University after suspension of vice-chancellor

Mangosuthu University of Technology's long serving vice-chancellor Professor Aaron Ndlovu had been told to take a leave of absence.

Durban's Mangosuthu University of Technology was officially closed down on Friday following a week of student protests. A pamphlet distributed at the institution and signed by vice-chancellor and principal Aaron Ndlovu ordered all students to vacate the institution's residences and leave the premises by noon.

At least 125 students were arrested during a protest at Durban's Mangosuthu University of Technology on Thursday, police said. Captain Khephu Ndlovu said the students would face charges of public violence and malicious damage to property.

Students, security personnel and police engaged in running battles at Durban's Mangosuthu University of Technology on Wednesday. Rubber bullets were used by university security personnel and the public-order policing unit to disperse about 500 protesting students at the Umlazi campus, south of Durban.