Nelson Mandela University said gender-based violence remained one of the biggest and most profound problems in South African society.
Dean of Students, Luthando Jack said its prevalence in institutions of higher learning has garnered much debate and attention in recent years.
His statement followed Friday’s silent protest by a group of students during graduation who alleged that NMU was not doing enough to deal with this issue.
The lobby group Activist ConneXions alleged that two male students who are alleged perpetrators of sexual abuse were allowed to graduate even though one was "convicted of rape and the other found guilty of sexual assault through internal procedures".
Spokesperson, Nobubele Phuza, said there have been ten cases of sexual harassment and assault reported at the University since the beginning of the year.
Jack said Chancellor Geraldine Fraser-Moleketi acknowledged the protest immediately, and committed to following up on the issues raised.
He said as such, some members of University management met with the protesting students between graduation sessions, with a view to discussing the issues raised.
"These engagements are set to continue in more detail, as the parties are finding each other on most of these issues," he said.
