WSU campuses indefinitely shutdown by student protests

WSU can confirm the disruption of institutional operations and damage to university property due to student protest action at Buffalo City, Butterworth and Mthatha campuses as of Friday, 9 April 2021.

Through a memorandum submitted by Buffalo City and Butterworth Campus student bodies; they have expressed dissatisfaction with delays and issues pertaining to:

1. Admissions and Registration

2. Financial Exclusion (special cases)

3. Academic Incorrect Results

4. NSFAS Allowances (Food & Book allowances)

5. FTEN’s & Advanced Diploma Student Accommodation

6. Certificates

7. Transport Allowance

As things stand, at least three of the University’s four campuses have had their operations disrupted by students.

Management requests for calm and order on all campuses and for students to use the open channels of communication and to engage management. WSU condemns the damage caused by some striking students.