Alleged corruption and manipulation of tender processes at the university have left frustrated employees reportedly looking for outside help.
) continues, with staff reportedly asking Higher Education, Science and Technology Minister Blade Nzimande to get the Hawks and Special Investigating Unit involved.recently signalled his intention to place the University under administration amid allegations of mismanagement, but was interdicted from doing so. He still went ahead and appointed an administrator.
Nzimande recently appointed former University of Johannesburg vice-chancellor Professor Ihron Rensburg as Unisa’s administrator. It followed the recommendations in a report by independent assessor, Professor Themba Mosia. That report found financial and other maladministration at the institution.“The council has failed to ensure the basic assurance services and functions necessary to secure effectiveness of governance, risk management and control processes.
“This places the institution at significant risk. There is scant understanding of the vital importance of compliance throughout the institution and the far-reaching consequences of its neglect. The culture of impunity is deeply embedded in the institution,” the ministerial report concluded.“There are no implications to students nor the curriculum. This is about the management of the institution, should the minister finally decide to proceed with it.
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