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.