Stun grenades were fired to disperse protesting students who were unhappy with the insourcing process and the suspension of four students.
The fed-up university says destroying property is not going to help students gain a free education.
The Rhodes Trust tries to mollify criticism of Cecil John Rhodes’s legacy while not offending its wealthy alumni and other donors.
Police say they have detained at least 31 students protesting against the government’s decision to scrap staple food subsidies.
Students incensed by apparent privatisation plans at the University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN) were due to continue protests on Thursday and Friday.
