The Cape Peninsula University of Technology has ceased all operations until next term due to the violent student protests.
Initially, CPUT suspended classes last week until today.
But over the weekend it announced there will be no classes until next term, thereby extending the holiday period.
“After much deliberation regarding the current state of CPUT campuses, and the ongoing protest action, management has taken a decision to extend the upcoming recess
period.
“This means that staff and students will not need to physically report for classes/duty on Monday, up until the start of the second term,” it said in a statement.
Administrative and support staff are, however, expected to continue working from home and to remain on call should the situation change.
“The extended break will allow us an opportunity to do essential maintenance on some of the damaged infrastructures, at a very high cost and to service the residences appropriately.
“We encourage students, who are able to do so, to leave their residences for the vacation period and return home as soon as possible. This will assist us in the deep cleaning endeavours,” CPUT said.
But Sikelela Msizazwe, the SRC secretary at Bellville campus, said they are not happy with this decision.
“We have students who are busy with their final projects and are meant to graduate in April.
“They will not meet with us during the long break, which means our issues will not be addressed and there will be disruptions when we open again,” Msizazwe says.