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The Tshwane University of Technology (TUT) has suspended contact classes effective from Monday due to the rising number of Covid-19 cases in Gauteng.
The university on Monday announced the death of a student due to Covid-19 and reported an increase in the number of students and staff testing positive for Covid-19.
“The rise in infections in communities, including our TUT community, calls for more vigilance and adherence to the required Covid-19 rules to help stop the spread,” said deputy vice-chancellor of teaching, learning and technology Prof Stanley Mukhola.
“In view of these risks, students will resume online teaching and learning from Monday as per the approved multimodal teaching and learning strategy. Students will be provided with the necessary data to support them with online learning.”
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The university said it would make arrangements to ensure invigilated tests and exams continue as scheduled. Students will only be allowed on campus to write tests and, once done, they will be required to leave the campus
immediately.
“The university would like to apologise for the inconvenience, but your health and safety as well as that of your loved ones is our priority. Keeping you safe, will help us to keep your families safe as well.”
Compiled by Vhahangwele Nemakonde
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