Education in crisis | UKZN students demanding clearance, beds

DURBAN - University of KwaZulu-Natal students have been protesting about accommodation and registration issues for weeks now.

Two Edgewood campus leaders are in police custody since the protest turned violent more than a week ago.

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Students gathered on Monday morning, demanding that the university respond to issues faced by them.

According to them, over 600 students -- mainly first-years -- still have nowhere to stay.

The university says all accommodation under its control is full.

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It's encouraged students to look for places in private residences.

University management also says it's currently engaging with student leaders on matters raised.

* eNCA's Nqobile Madlala reports.