The University of Fort Hare Vice-Chancellor, Professor Sakhela Buhlungu says allegations by Eastern Cape Premier, Oscar Mabuyane that he is out to persecute him are false and misdirected.
Eastern Cape Premier Oscar Mabuyane responding to questions during a media briefing.
The University of Fort Hare Vice-Chancellor, Professor Sakhela Buhlungu says allegations by Eastern Cape Premier, Oscar Mabuyane that he is out toThe premier recently alleged that professor Buhlungu is abusing power and has always persecuted him. Responding to these allegations after a meeting with Higher Education Minister, Dr Blade Nzimande, professor Buhlungu says Mabuyane should rather blame the institutions senate for doing its job. The Vice Chancellor further refuted claims that the“On a normal day, I wouldn’t want to be discussing the premier. He’s taken the matter to the courts and that’s his prerogative. The Vice-Chancellor targeting him … that is absolutely untrue. The Vice-Chancellor doesn’t decide on academic matters.
The minister was addressing the media in East London, following a closed engagement with Fort Hare stakeholders earlier today. The meeting was meant to address some of the university’s governance issues, and strengthening cooperation among the university’s constituencies.“The SIU must stick to the proclamation when it comes to investigations. I’ve raised this with Mr Mtibi, directly when we were meeting with him. I said I am worried sometimes that the SIU seems to be given a particular proclamation then it goes all over the place.
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