Nelson Mandela University says it will enforce an existing interdict against protesting students from disrupting activities on campus.
This, after students, began a protest on Wednesday around issues that include funding and registration.
NMU's Zandile Mbabela says the interdict is aimed at protecting the rights of all university stakeholders.
She says its also to ensure that University operations and academic activities continue on Thursday.
The University, however, notified staff and students via their official Twitter account that lectures have been suspended until further notice.
The University obtained a final interdict from the High Court on 19 June 2018. The main purpose of the interdict is to protect the rights and safety of those who wish to access the University to work or pursue their studies, whilst also allowing for the right to protest in accordance with the conditions set out in the interdict.
These include protesting students to conduct themselves in a manner that does not:
This is a final order, which the University has elected to activate and service thereof has been affected by the Sheriff of the Court on Wednesday, 6 March 2019, in accordance with clause 4 of the aforesaid order.
Any contravention of this final order shall be in direct contempt of the court and may lead to both criminal and disciplinary action.
Police Spokesperson Colonel Priscilla Naidu says the protest is calm at present as students are waiting to be addressed by management.
SAPS and the Public Order Police are monitoring the situation.
