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Students shut down eSikhaleni campus

uMfolozi TVET College students in eSikhaleni protest over water and electricity shortage

February 23, 2026
Mbuso Kunene Less than a minute
Members of the Public Order Police unit were called in to disperse protesting students at uMfolozi TVET College eSikhawini campus on Monday morning PHOTO: Mbuso Kunene

Police fired rubber bullets to disperse protesting students at the uMfolozi TVET College eSikhawini campus this (Monday) morning.

Students took to the streets over ongoing issues at the campus, including a lack of water and electricity. They say the problems have persisted since the start of the academic year.

This is a developing story.

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February 23, 2026
Mbuso Kunene Less than a minute

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