Arson, vandalism, and intimidation can never be justified or associated with legitimate forms of protest and should be unequivocally condemned by all, including the students themselves,” he said in an official statement.It was reported that the students allegedly targeted the foyer of the Indoor Sports Centre, causing significant damage over a disgruntlement with the exam timetable – claiming it was too crammed.
Their discontent stemmed from concerns over the exam timetable, which they claimed was excessively packed. Just a day before the scheduled examinations, several individuals, believed to be students, assembled and intentionally ignited the building. Minister Nzimande further expressed his satisfaction that the incident did not disrupt the ongoing academic activities, particularly the mid-year exams, which are progressing without any disruptions.He emphasised that the university must subject all students involved in this incident to internal disciplinary processes to uphold the institution’s standards and principles.