The university says the decision was taken in a December meeting to allow more time for the independent investigating panel to do its work.
CAPE TOWN - The University of Cape Town has extended the deadline for a newly-appointed panel of judges to preside over abuse of power allegations against Vice-Chancellor Mamokgethi Phakeng.UCT now says the sitting of the judges' investigating panel will occur no later than the 23rd of January.
The university said the decision was taken in a December meeting to allow more time for the independent investigating panel to do its work.The institution said Phakeng remains in her role together with co-accused Babalwa Ngonyama, the chair of the university's council. It also said the appointed panel of judges will be made public once they have acknowledged and accepted their nominations and the new timelines.
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