SIU confirms foul play in EC premier's further studies at UFH: The Special Investigating Unit (SIU) has accused Eastern Cape premier Oscar Mabuyane of failing to co-operate in their probe into his alleged illegitimate mMaster’s thesis.
The Special Investigating Unit has accused Eastern Cape premier Oscar Mabuyane of failing to co-operate in their probe into his alleged illegitimate Master’s thesis.
“…The SIU has found evidence which, prima facie, shows that a team of university officials and researchers produced a thesis on behalf of Mabuyane, who was pursuing Master’s and doctorate qualifications at the relevant time without having been awarded an honours degree or its equivalent,” said Tshuku.
“The stance adopted by Mabuyane suggests a willingness to protect his own interest rather than demonstrate a commitment to the rule of law [and] equality before the law... He said Mabuyane had initially co-operated with the SIU probe, however, he later sought to stop the entire process of investigating him and other implicated persons.
He said Mabuyane’s claim that the SIU had sought a search and seizure warrant relating to his private residence was false. “The SIU hasn’t exercised any powers concerning Mabuyane outside of its legal authority under the proclamation and the SIU Act.
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