The Walter Sisulu University said the registration process at their East London campus was proceeding very slowly because of student disruptions on Monday.
University spokesperson Yonela Tukwayo, said the students were unhappy with some of the clauses that were included in the terms and conditions of the registration of students, from previously disadvantaged schools where they did not pay any school fees.
Tukwayo said the students wanted to register for free, without applying for the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS). "As an institution, we are saying that anybody that has the intention to study, must somehow be able to state how they are going to fund their studies - whether they have applied with NSFAS or whether they have a bursary," she said.
She added that registration is running smoothly at other campuses and that their academic year will begin on Monday the 13th of February.
Elsewhere, the University of Fort Hare started its academic year with a very good response from students on Monday.
University spokesperson Lizo Phiti said they had space for 3,800 new students and by Monday, only 500 places were still open. Classes started Monday despite the fact that the enrolment process was still underway, but the process should be finalised by Wednesday.
