KZN universities ready for exams after weeks-long protests
Some universities in KZN say catch-up programmes are going well and believe students are ready to sit for their exams.
Institutions of higher learning whose academic programmes were affected by Fees Must Fall protests have had to devise lesson catch-up plans to make sure the academic year is saved.
University of KwaZulu-Natal spokesperson, Lesiba Seshoka says their programme is going well so far.
"The recovery plan that was put in place was meant to go on until November 25. The students would be given a further week for them to self-study. Thereafter, exams will then begin," he said.
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At the University of Zululand, a strike by workers affiliated to Nehawu saw some students joining in in solidarity which led to the suspension of classes.
The university's Gcina Nhleko says university departments are also ready to wrap up the academic year.
"We are starting on November 10 but everything is progressing as scheduled. So it is very effective. The catch-up plan has been very effective. are just ready for exams now," she said.