The request comes amid a UCT council announcement that claims of leadership misconduct at the institution will be investigated by an external panel.
CAPE TOWN - The University of Cape Town SRC has renewed calls for the campus ombudsman to probe the office of both council and the vice-chancellor.
The panel is set to probe the circumstances surrounding UCT deputy vice-chancellor for teaching and learning, professor Liz Lange's departure from UCT in March. Acting vice-president of the UCT SRC, Siya Plaatjie, said the campus ombudsman should investigate bullying and intimidation claims against the university’s management team.
"Let me not isolate it to one person. I would love them to investigate the office of the vice-chancellor and the office of the council."Council has agreed that a panel of five independent members should investigate the matter. Deputy council chairperson, Pheladi Gwangwa, has urged the UCT community to allow this process to unfold.
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