THE University of Zululand (Unizulu) is readjusting its plan for the reopening of its campuses under Level 3 of the Covid-19 lockdown.

This follows rising infections in the King Cetshwayo district which has been identified as one of the coronavirus hot spots in the province.

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‘Considering the latest developments and regulations applicable to Level 3 of the risk-adjusted strategy, the university has decided to suspend all campus activities until it has reconsidered its original plans.

‘Until further notice, no student will be allowed to return to any of the campuses,’ the university said in a statement.

Prior to the district being declared a hot spot, the university had announced its plans for the writing of final examinations which had been scheduled for 11 to 28 January.

These plans include, among others, students being issued permits for sit-in examinations as well as writing exams online.

Students who want to study engineering at the Richards Bay campus still have until 21 January to submit applications.

The new faculty was launched late last year with mechanical and electrical engineering courses on offer.

Prospective students require a National Senior Certificate (NSC) qualification with maths and physics at level 5, and English at level 4, to be considered.

Applications can be submitted via the Central Application Office (CAO) website.

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