12 suspects to appear in court for Fort Hare fires

ALICE - A total of 12 people accused of setting exam halls alight at the University of Fort Hare will appear in court on Tuesday.

They face charges of arson and malicious damage to property.

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University management says politics is behind the attacks.

It says conflicting student organisations are in a heated dispute ahead of SRC Elections in September.