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SIU calls for revocation of 36 University of Fort Hare honours degrees
The Special Investigating Unit is pushing to revoke the honours degrees of 36 students from the University of Fort Hare due to irregular admissions. This follows a comprehensive investigation into the university's practices and allegations of maladministration.
SIU recovers R2 billion in overpayments to universities and TVET colleges
The Special Investigating Unit has uncovered R2 billion in overpayments made to universities and TVET colleges, revealing significant discrepancies in the National Student Financial Aid Scheme’s funding processes.
UCT leads South Africa’s universities in global rankings despite criticism
The University of Cape Town remains the top university in South Africa according to the latest Times Higher Education World University Rankings, despite growing criticism of the ranking system.
Nehawu demands immediate removal of Fort Hare vice chancellor
The National Education, Health, and Allied Workers Union calls for the immediate removal of Fort Hare's Vice Chancellor, citing governance failures and serious allegations
Fort Hare vice chancellor’s alleged misuse of university resources
Fort Hare Vice-Chancellor Professor Sakhela Buhlungu allegedly solicited university law firms to assist his wife in her legal battle against Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University, raising concerns about conflicts of interest and misuse of resources
Could MEC Xolile Nqatha be arrested for academic fraud?
Xolile Nqatha, the Eastern Cape MEC for Transport, is under scrutiny for allegedly registering for a Master's degree without the necessary qualifications, raising serious questions about academic integrity and political accountability
How Mabuyane’s lecturer used a fake Master’s degree to enrol for PhD
The investigation found that the former Professor obtained a Master’s degree from a university that has never been accredited as a degree-conferring institution.
Police seek public assistance in locating Vice Chancellor's bodyguard murder suspects
South African Police are appealing for community assistance in locating three suspects linked to the murder of Mboneli Vesele, a bodyguard for the Vice Chancellor of the University of Fort Hare.
Ntando Mhlongo’s resilience: A living testimony of hope and courage
Ntando Mhlongo’s story of triumph has awakened many people who suffer in silence to seek help and access health care regardless of the severity of their health conditions.
Tender Scandal: Raymond Patel accused of paying R1. 6 million kickbacks to University of Fort Hare employees
Dr Raymond Patel has been arrested in connection with fraud and corruption at the University of Fort Hare.
Oscar Mabuyane under scrutiny as SIU probes fraudulent Fort Hare qualifications
The SIU's expanded investigation into Fort Hare University raises serious questions about the integrity of academic qualifications held by politicians, including Eastern Cape Premier Oscar Mabuyane
Ramaphosa authorises wider SIU probe into Fort Hare degree scandal
The Special Investigative Unit (SIU) is set to reopen and expand its investigation into alleged corruption at Fort Hare University, following President Ramaphosa’s authorisation. The probe will examine the awarding of degrees to non-eligible persons and other serious maladministration issues, with potential implications for high-profile figures.
Fort Hare declared a Unesco World Heritage Site
This is significant because of the university’s strong support for indigenous African languages and for being one of the institution that produced students that completed higher degrees to a level of PhD in isiXhosa
SIU to recover R112 million from students who were not supposed to get NSFAS funding
In line with the Special Investigating Units and Special Tribunals Act 74 of 1996, the SIU will refer any evidence pointing to criminal conduct it uncovers to the National Prosecuting Authority for further action.
There is little to celebrate for women in academia 30 years after democracy
OPINION: Some institutions have not had a woman leader since democracy. Yet, gender equality is a United Nations Sustainable Development Goal, writes Edwin Naidu.
Lamola mulling SIU request to amend the scope of probe into fake degrees at the University of Fort Hare
The Minister of Justice and Correctional Services Ronald Lamola said the SIU sent a request to his department last year to amend the scope of the investigation.
Anwar ‘Dogg’ Khan granted bail in Fort Hare corruption case
The Alice Magistrates' Court, sitting in Dimbaza, has granted bail to Anwar Khan.
Almost three weeks in jail: Anwar ‘Dogg’ Khan AKA’s bodyguard makes bid for bail
Almost three weeks after police pounced on 15 people in various provinces in connection with R172 million fraud and corruption at the University of Fort Hare, three are still bidding for bail.
Nzimande to decide on Fort Hare University fake degrees probe after two processes concluded
High Education Minister Blade Nzimande said the issue of fraudulent qualifications at the University of Fort Hare was still a subject of a probe by the SIU and litigation by Eastern Cape Premier Oscar Mabuyane.