Question NW749 to the Minister of Higher Education, Science and Innovation
11 April 2024 - NW749
Manyi, Mr M to ask the Minister of Higher Education, Science and Innovation
Whether he intends to commission any investigation into the allegations of fraudulent degrees conferred by the University of Fort Hare; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details?
Reply:
The Department will decide on the allegations once two related processes have been concluded. The first process emanates from the work of the Special Investigation Unit which is conducting an investigation at the University of Fort Hare, following the Presidential Proclamation published on 5 August 2022, in the Government Gazette no 47199. A report is expected during March / April 2024, and is likely to be delivered to the President’s office. The second process stems from the legal proceedings underway, involving the Premier of the Eastern Cape, Mr Oscar Mabuyane and the University of Fort hare.