University of Pretoria seeks court order to restrict disruptions during wage strike

The University of Pretoria is seeking a court order to restrict striking employees from disrupting teaching and learning at the institution.

On Thursday, the university confirmed it served striking employees with a notice informing them it approached the court to "maintain order and safety" for the premises, students and non-striking employees. 

It intends to implement 10 measures, including restricting the strike to the demarcated area of the university's Hatfield Campus' Engineering Gate, prohibiting protesters from demonstrating in non-designated areas, preventing striking staff from intimidating non-striking employees and temporary staff, and preventing cars from entering and leaving the university.