Cause of UKZN cafeteria fire still being investigated: management

The fire broke out last night.

The university's Lesiba Seshoka says they have their suspicions but will allow the investigation to take its course.

Seshoka says there will be an internal and external probe since this is a criminal matter.

"It is likely that it's linked to the recent protests. We have seen on social media yesterday people posting that the cafeteria was burnt and it's because they refused to close."

Classes were suspended last week to allow the university management and students to hold talks. 

However, Seshoka says management is no longer engaging in meetings with student leaders.

"So far, our students are in classes - they're attending their classes. There's been some little disruptions here and there, but our security personnel have attended to all that," he said.