University capture: A decades-long problem – The Mail & Guardian

University capture: A decades-long problem – The Mail & Guardian

For years, concerns have been raised about governance failures at the University of Fort Hare. These concerns did not begin with the recent suspension of the vice-chancellor. They were flagged by the parliamentary portfolio committee on higher education and training in November 2024 and by the National Tertiary Education Union (NTEU) as far back as 2018. This article outlines seldom-reported failures to adhere to basic governance practices, and …