A group of parents and students is planning to take legal action against the Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University (NMMU) if it does not allow students to complete their 2016 academic year. According to a News24 report, the Concerned Association of Parents and Others for Tertiary Education at Universities was formed at a special meeting at the German Club in Port Elizabeth mid-week.

Attorney Brin Brody told about 200 parents, students and other residents of the proposal to seek a High Court interdict against the university to force it to open its doors. The intention was to bring a class action suit against the university. A number of those present signed powers of attorney and a committee was formed.

It was decided that a letter of demand would be drafted and sent to the university to demand that academic work resume as a matter of urgency. Should the university fail to take action, the association would lodge an urgent application at the Eastern Cape High Court (Grahamstown) next week, said Brody. They were concerned that protesting students could disrupt proceedings if it was lodged in Port Elizabeth.

Full News24 report