Governance turmoil at University of Venda prompts ministerial intervention

University of Venda turmoil prompts call for unbiased investigation

Minister Manamela to appoint assessor after 16 July council meeting failed to resolve internally and sparked fears of litigation.

Governance turmoil at University of Venda prompts ministerial intervention

Manamela gives UNIVEN 14 days to appoint independent assessor - SABC News - Breaking news, special reports, world, business, sport coverage of all South African current events. Africa's news leader.

Higher Education and Training Minister Buti Manamela has given the council of the University of Venda in Limpopo 14 days to make a representation regarding his intention to appoint an independent assessor at the institution. If appointed, they will investigate allegations of corruption against the suspended vice-chancellor and principal, Dr Bernard Nthambeleni and chief operating officer Lonwabo Botwe. The university council suspended Nthambelen…