They intend to stay at the office of Lutfo Dlamini, the minister, indefinitely until the government pays the money to allow the university to open and also pays students their allowances.
The University of Swaziland (UNISWA) announced last week it could not open as planned for the second semester because the government had not given it money to operate. UNISWA says it needs E22 million (US$2.8 m) each month to pay administration costs and salaries.
The government cannot pay because it is nearly broke and is struggling to meet its bills, including salaries for public servants.
It also owes some university students their allowances for the semester that ended at Christmas. Students fear allowances will not be paid for this coming semester.
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