They blocked one lane on the R40 road as they were marching to the university from Mbombela CBD.

According to one of the students, their demands include meal allowances for all students and accommodation.

The students says they have previously raised their issues, however, they were not addressed.

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“Students are being evicted because NSFAS has not paid. The off campus residences are not getting meal allowances due to the new circular six released by the Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET).

Today we had a meeting with Executive Management Committee (EMC), following all meetings that we had with management seeking the resolution of all student matters. EMC and DHET are still playing hide and seek on the issue of meal allowance,” he explained.

According to the students, the issue of meal allowance is very close to their hearts.

“The students are starving yet we are told about NSFAS and DHET. We are rejecting circular six of NSFAS. NSFAS and DHET must cancel circular because they never consulted any university regarding it and this circular is a disgrace to our students. All students must get meal allowances whether staying or not staying in the campus,” said the student.

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Classes were suspended due to a protest that took place on Monday. Lowvelder contacted the communication office in Pretoria, however, the phone rang unanswered.

A person who answered from one of the departments said the employees were informed not to report for duty due to a protest.