DUT campuses reopen after high court grants an interim interdict
The Durban University of Technology reopens four campuses today following protest threats.
EARLY on Tuesday, March 29 the Durban High Court granted the Durban University of Technology (DUT) an interim interdict following the violent protest action that affected the Steve Biko Campus, Ritson Campus, M.L Sultan Campus, and City Campus last Thursday, March 24.
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The senior director of corporate affairs at the university, Alan Khan said the South African Police Services have also been notified about the latest court order.
“After evaluating the risks and taking into account the new High Court interim order, DUT will reopen the four Durban campuses that were temporarily closed last week. The Steve Biko Campus, Ritson Campus, M.L Sultan Campus, and City Campus will reopen tomorrow on Wednesday, March 30, 2022,” said Khan.
An interim interdict is an enforceable court order. There are two types of interdicts, interim and final interdicts. The initial purpose of the interdict is to prove that there is a clear existence of a right and then to enforce that right.
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Khan said the university wants to remind people to mask up when they are on campus and urges members of the university community to get fully vaccinated against COVID-19.
“The university appreciates the patience and understanding displayed by staff and students during this unsettling time,” he said.
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