The University of Fort Hare (UFH) says it has launched an investigation into an unlawful gathering of students on the Dikeni (Alice) campus on Sunday night, resulting in the destruction of University property.
Fort Hare spokesperson, JP Roodt, says a fire was set in the foyer of the indoor sports centre, damaging furniture while the university shop was vandalised.
He says the windows of a computer lab were smashed a few hours before the commencement of mid-year exams.
Roodt says Fort Hare remains perplexed over the reasons for the event, saying social media allegations of a congested exam timetable as the reason for the campus violence, were unfounded.
He says following meetings on Sunday, University management decided to proceed with the original exam timetable.
Roodt says, however, that only the morning exam sessions for Monday on both Dikeni and East London campuses will be rescheduled to a later date that will be announced.
The afternoon exam sessions will continue with added security available for students wanting to write their exams.
Meanwhile, the student body SASCO expressed their anger over undue pressure being placed on students, accusing management of turning a blind eye.
It accused the SRC of being captured by management calling them the most incompetent.
SASCO demands the exams be cancelled and that make-up assessments be organised, raising issues of connectivity.
Accommodation allowances have also been raised as an ongoing issue with SASCO claiming that students are being chased by landlords and some kicked out of their homes like dogs.
