Timeslive reports that the marathon staff strike at the Durban University of Technology (DUT) has been suspended.  

Vice-chancellor Professor Thandwa Mthembu announced late on Wednesday that the institution would be fully operational from Thursday, with lectures due to resume on Monday.  The lock-out imposed on staff who took part in the seven week industrial action was also suspended at 5pm on Wednesday.  This followed a protracted meeting between deputy minister of higher education and training, Buti Manamela, with unions and management on Tuesday.  Both parties agreed to return to the negotiating table.

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