SADTU is calling for heads to roll at Unisa in the wake of a damning report into gross maladministration at the institution. ECRNewsWatch SADTU
An independent assessor highlighted, among other things, a culture of intimidation at the distance learning institution, bullying, tender manipulation and the abuse of funds.A startling finding was that Unisa paid R8 000 for lessons on how to use a vacuum cleaner for its vice-chancellor.R285 000 was spent on curtains for her home. There was also an R1 million kitchen renovation bill.
Sadtu's Nomusa Cembi says Unisa should be placed under administration immediately as law enforcement's brought on board. "We call on the Minister of Higher Education, Science and Technology [Blade Nzimande] to take decisive action and to approach the law enforcement agencies to conduct further investigations where criminal conduct is identified.
"We feel that at the end of the day that will have an impact on the university's ability to register more students into the institution and there will be less money."
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