The University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN) has confirmed that law students affected by leaked examination papers will be required to rewrite their exams following a security breach that compromised several assessments.
The university said the decision was taken after a comprehensive review found that multiple examination papers from the School of Law had been compromised, making rewrites necessary to safeguard the integrity of the assessment process and the credibility of its qualifications.
According to UKZN, the main examination rewrites will take place from 20 to 23 July, while supplementary examination rewrites are scheduled for 30 July to 3 August.
To minimise disruption to the academic calendar, the university said affected students will receive academic support, including a structured catch-up programme to help them transition into the second semester.
UKZN has also appointed external investigators to determine how the examination papers were leaked, establish the full extent of the breach and identify those responsible.
The institution warned that anyone found to have participated in or facilitated the compromise of its examination processes could face disciplinary action, civil litigation and, where applicable, criminal prosecution.
In addition to identifying those responsible, the investigation will assess weaknesses in the university's examination systems and recommend measures to strengthen security and prevent similar incidents in the future.
UKZN said the steps are aimed at preserving the integrity of its assessment processes while ensuring that students are treated fairly and the value of their qualifications remains protected.