Rhodes University concerned over the disruption of essential services
Rhodes University is expressing concern over the disruption of essential services to student residences following a student protest over fees. The institution, located in the Eastern Cape of South Africa, experienced a closure of academic activities due to student demonstrations. The University's Communications and Media Relations Manager, Olwetu Gwanya, stated that the protest has impacted the provision of basic services such as meal preparation, cleaning, and water supply to the students residing on campus.
The disruption persisted for two days, prompting Gwanya to seek the assistance of the court in order to maintain the delivery of essential services to the students.
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