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- The University of KwaZulu-Natal has decided to postpone the reopening of its campuses on January 4.
- This was in view of the presidential declaration of a state of disaster in South Africa and in the best interest of the university community and their families.
- Online registration will begin on January 18.
The University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN) has decided to postpone the reopening of its campuses on January 4.
UKZN spokesperson Normah Zondo said this was in view of the presidential declaration of a state of disaster in South Africa and in the best interest of the university community and their families.
“Since the two district municipalities in which our campuses are located have been declared Covid-19 access points, it is essential that all our campuses remain closed for all activities on campus (excluding essential services) until January 18 2021, when it is expected that more directives would be informed by [President Cyril Ramaphosa] and Minister of Higher Education, Science and Innovation [Blade Nzimande].
“Staff and students are advised that all 2021 registration processes will begin on January 18, 2021 and must be completed online and from remote locations as there will be no registration services and / or registration assistance available on campus “Zondo said.
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Zondo said that since the national shutdown began on March 27, the university has been forced to explore different methodologies to ensure that staff and students can access campuses in the safest way possible. Zondo added that UKZN had also incorporated health and safety measures into daily life and work at the university.
“All academic activities will remain online and data will continue to be provided as before. Students from the Faculty of Health Sciences will be informed by their deputy vice chancellors (DVC) and deans of their priority return. Their students about the recovery programs and make appropriate arrangements for support. All non-essential services personnel will continue to work remotely. “
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