The University of Fort Hare convocation believes the Special Investigation Unit (SIU) does not have the necessary skills, knowledge, and expertise to investigate allegations of academic fraud at the institution.
The convocation instead wants the Department of Higher Education, Science and Innovation to appoint a ministerial team to probe the alleged degree scam at the 107-year-old institution.
In August President Cyril Ramaphosa authorised the SIU to investigate allegations of corruption and maladministration at the university – focusing on four tender contracts and the awarding of post-graduate degrees for personal gain.
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