The Minister of Education, Science and Technology, Dr Blade Nzimande says he has had separate meetings with the University of Fort Hare's management and Student Representative Council, and both parties recommitted to further engagements on the challenges at the institution.
These include the reported academic and financial exclusions of students and the closure of the university.
The Department of Higher Education says both sides underlined the importance of normalizing the situation.
Management also committed to updating the Minister on a regular basis on progress towards normalizing the situation.
The Department says it is in constant consultation with Universities and TVET College branches, as well as the National Student Financial Aid Scheme to deal will all areas of concern.
Nzimande has called on students to fully cooperate and allow the registration and orientation processes to continue peacefully so that the 2020 academic year can get underway without any further delays.
