Classes at the University of Zululand were suspended on Wednesday after student staying at off campus residence were attacked by a group of thugs on Tuesday night. The thugs allegedly robbed the students of their belongings including laptops and cellphones and injured shot one student.

CLASSES SUSPENDED

 The university based in Richards Bay in KwaZulu Natal said it was suspending academics until further notice as most students are still traumatised by Tuesday night's events. "The University of Zululand community learnt with shock about allegations that a group of criminals invaded a university accredited external residence last night. After being accosted, the group ran past some e of the other accredited residences and there are reports of gunshots that were fire Notice is hereby given that all academic activities are suspended with immediate effect. This will enable students that were affected by the events to be counselled and give the university the opportunity to investigate the matter," the institution said in a statement.

NORMAL

Students who spoke to ZiMoja said that it was normal thing for them to get robbed by the group of thugs which are famously known as Amadabuka. The group has allegedly been terrorising the students from UniZulu for years with some students losing their lives during the attacks. "Students at Vesca Residential are still traumatised and some phoned their parents to come fetch them as they feared for their lives. They were on a rampage as they didn't rob one residence, they targeted residentials around kwaDlangezwa. We fear for our lives as those thugs are always armed and they do as they please. We need police guarding thai residence all the time,' the student said.

Former Vesca Residence owner Siyabonga Caluza told ZiMoja that Amadabuka were the other reason that he sold the place. "It was impossible for me to keep my business as they kept breaking into my place and robbing my clients. It is a problem that need to be addressed by local cops and leaders. We cannot have a group of people terrorising students who are here to study to better their lives. This must stop," said Caluza. Caluza further said that students were rescued by a local security company known as Amabhokobhoko that are safeguarding the local taxi business.