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Former University of Fort Hare vice-chancellor Professor Derrick Swartz will appear before the Special Investigations Unit, regarding its investigation into allegations of academic fraud. | MaliDayimani

Professor Derrick Swartz is alleged to have committed academic fraud during his tenure as vice-chancellor and principal at the University of Fort Hare.Former University of Fort Hare vice-chancellor Professor Derrick Swartz will appear before the Special Investigations Unit , regarding its investigation into allegations of academic fraud.

President Cyril Ramaphosa signed a proclamation in August mandating the SIU to investigate allegations that Eastern Cape politicians and public servants were recruited by the university's School of Government and Public Administration to study postgraduate degrees for an individual's personal gain. The SIU's interest in Swartz comes on the back of evidence that the alleged academic fraud took place during his tenure as head of the prestigious university where he was vice-chancellor and principal from 1999 until 2007.Get 14 days free to read all our investigative and in-depth journalism. Thereafter you will be billed R75 per month. You can cancel anytime and if you cancel within 14 days you won't be billed.

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