Major university in South Africa shuts down with immediate effect

• CPUT has shut down all campuses and residences following an arson attack on its Old Education building.
• The university's decision comes after days of unrest and protests by students over a proposed plan to recover R4.2 billion in debt, which would require mandatory registration fees and upfront payments.
• The closure is expected to have significant implications for the academic year, with plans to find an alternative solution to conclude the year as soon as possible.