An independent assessor has advised Higher Education Minister Blade Nzimande that the management and council of the University of South Africa be 'relieved of their duties' and the institution placed under administration. | YoliswaSobuwa
An independent assessor appointed to look into the affairs of Unisa has recommended the institution be placed under administration.Professor Themba Mosia, an independent assessor appointed to look into the affairs of Unisa, has recommended the institution be placed under administration.
An independent assessor has advised Higher Education Minister Blade Nzimande that the management and council of the University of South Africa be"relieved of their duties" and the institution placed under administration. The 309-page document details his findings on various issues, including the state of governance at the institution, the performance of management and the council, financial management, upgrades to the vice-chancellor's home, claims of intimidation and bullying, and the leaking of confidential reports.Mashukudu Maboa heads the council, while Professor Puleng LenkaBula is the executive leader as vice-chancellor.
In his report, Mosia said several allegations, including"mismanagement", were made against vice-chancellor LenkaBula. "In respect of allegations on Cloghereen, the VC's official residence, I find that the VC had some involvement in the refurbishment of the house in that she herself said she went to some stores with staff, so that they can show her how such exorbitant prices were arrived at. On the contrary, staff that were given instructions confirmed that the VC wanted certain brand appliances, curtains, refrigerator and numerous others.
Mosia found the management committee, of which LenkaBula is a senior leader, was"not working as a coherent team".
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