Durban - A residence at the University of KwaZulu-Natal’s (UKZN) Pietermaritzburg campus was set alight on Monday morning.
Police spokesman Lieutenant Colonel Thulani Zwane said: “This morning at about 7.15am a building was set alight at the UKZN Campus in PMB by a group of about five people. They fled the scene after the incident.”
Zwane said no arrests had been made and that police were investigating the arson attack.
The blaze was doused and according to an African News Agency (ANA) correspondent, the fire appeared to have been set alight in the residence’s television room.
There were no immediate reports of protests and classes appeared to be going ahead as normal.
There was no immediate comment from the university.
Last week the campus was the scene of running battles between the police and students in protests demanding the elimination of fees.
A fire was started at the Malherbe Residence. Cars were stoned, one student was injured and police had to use rubber bullets, stun grenades and tear gas.
Nine students were arrested on Thursday and appeared in court on bail. They are currently in custody awaiting their bail hearing, which is expected to take place on Friday.
African News Agency