Sunday, 2 October 2016

 To all students and staff DUT Durban and Midlands Centres

 Dear students and colleagues

 A fake and falsified document has been circulated online by criminals who want to create chaos and spread rumours and propaganda within the Durban University of Technology. The writer/s of this fake letter, which is dated 1 October 2016, have illegally used the name of Dr John Volmink, whose term as DUT interim Vice-Chancellor and Principal expired on Friday, 30 September 2016, in the hope of convincing you that the letter is truthful.

 In the letter dated Saturday, 1 October, the authors claim that the Durban University of Technology has shut down all activities. This is false. Contrary to the lies contained in the letter, classes at DUT are resuming tomorrow (Monday, 3 October 2016).

The authors of the letter also lie about students having to re-register. All registered students do not need to re-register.

 Furthermore, they falsely inform you that the University is forcing students out of residence. This is also false.

Students, please note that the writer/s of this counterfeit letter do not have your best interests at heart. Their only intention is to further compromise your education.

 All legal communication from DUT will be distributed to you on the University’s website, DUT4life and Pinboard. The University will also post updates on its official DUT Facebook and twitter pages. So, we urge you to double-check all official communiques from DUT on two or more platforms. If in doubt, please contact your department for clarity.

I urge you to be alert during this challenging time. Our exam season is almost upon us and it is a vital time for all students and staff.

Sincerely,

Prof Theo Andrew
Deputy Vice-Chancellor: Operations (Acting)