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The University of Fort Hare has formally charged its vice-chancellor, Professor Sakhela Buhlungu.
EDUCATION

Fort Hare serves misconduct charges on vice-chancellor Sakhela Buhlungu

Buhlungu is further accused of damaging the University’s reputation through public comments made during a media interview, which Council claims undermined its integrity

  • Edwin Naidu
2 min read
Restoring integrity and protecting universities from political and commercial predation are priorities for Universities South Africa (USAf), the membership body representing all 26 public universities in South Africa.
ACADEMIC INTEGRITY

Universities South Africa sounds alarm on rising campus governance risks

Several universities are facing deepening governance crises marked by institutional capture, leadership instability and weakened accountability systems, say higher education…

  • Edwin Naidu
8 min read
Governance failures at the University of Fort Hare have raised concerns for years, preceding the recent suspension of its vice-chancellor, Professor Sakhela Buhlungu
1997 WHITE PAPER

University capture: A decades-long problem

Previous councils failed to act and hold the vice-chancellor accountable. They bear responsibility for many of the challenges now facing Fort Hare

  • Grant Abbott
7 min read
Mondli Hlatshwayo, an associate professor (labour studies and worker education) at the Centre for Education Rights and Transformation, University of Johannesburg
EDDIE WEBSTER

Comrade, scholar, cadre: A letter of respect to Sakhela Buhlungu

An open letter to the Fort Hare vice-chancellor, honouring a shared struggle, principled leadership and a bond forged in activism, scholarship and sacrifice

  • Mondli Hlatshwayo
6 min read
Professor Sakhela Buhlungu. Photo: UFH Facebook
ANN BERNSTEIN

Is state capture metamorphosing into higher education capture?

For all we know, the higher education sector might even have some senior managers who aid and abet institutional capture, just like the Madlanga Commission has outed some…

  • Thandwa Mthembu
8 min read
The University of Fort Hare has formally charged its vice-chancellor, Professor Sakhela Buhlungu.
BUTI MANAMELA

Fort Hare council split deepens after VC’s suspension

The University of Fort Hare faces a governance crisis after vice-chancellor Sakhela Buhlungu was placed on precautionary suspension. Councillors warn of contested authority,…

  • Edwin Naidu
5 min read
The University of Fort Hare has formally charged its vice-chancellor, Professor Sakhela Buhlungu.
BEATA MTYINGIZANA BUHLUNGU

‘Mr President, you failed me’ – University of Fort Hare corruption fallout reaches Ramaphosa

Vice-chancellor professor Sakhela Buhlungu has been suspended and now faces disciplinary action, despite a report that allegedly found no wrongdoing. The move has reignited…

  • Edwin Naidu
5 min read
Governance failures at the University of Fort Hare have raised concerns for years, preceding the recent suspension of its vice-chancellor, Professor Sakhela Buhlungu
BANTU EDUCATION ACT

University of Fort Hare vice-chancellor placed on precautionary suspension pending disciplinary process

The council cites seriousness of allegations and risks to institutional governance after forensic investigation. The VC had alerted the council to the ‘misstep’ and sought to…

  • Edwin Naidu
3 min read
Three weeks after a devastating arson attack and violent unrest crippled the historic University of Fort Hare, Vice-Chancellor Professor Sakhela Buhlungu has issued a scathing rebuke of law enforcement’s failure to act decisively. (Oupa Nkosi)
EDUCATION

Fort Hare VC condemns law enforcement inaction

Several key buildings, including the main administrative and student affairs offices on the Alice Campus, were petrol-bombed, leaving the institution reeling.

  • Edwin Naidu
5 min read
Fort Hare University, along with the Centre University of Technology, Free State, has been subjected to xenophobia accusations spread on social media. Photo: Supplied
CENTRE UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY

Fort Hare University: Lies and xenophobia distract from the jobs crisis

State disinvestment in public services, infrastructure and manufacturing ensured that millions would remain trapped in cycles of poverty, with or without immigration

  • Leroy Maisiri
8 min read
Expressing anger on social media is merely performative outrage and does not result in action to prevent such abuse
ACADEMICS

Universities need to better address gender inequality, report says

The report by the Commission for Gender Equality found that universities were reluctant to review their sexual harassment policies This content is restricted to registered users…

  • Umamah Bakharia
1 min read
UFH Vice-Chancellor and Principal Prof Sakhela Buhlungu and President Cyril Ramaphasa recently concluded a MoU for the preservation of archival material through the University’s National Heritage and Cultural Studies Centre (NAHECS).
A DECADE OF RENEWAL

Fort Hare embraces ‘A decade of renewal’

Modernised infrastructure, curriculum renewal and new research agenda driving UFH forward

  • Staff Writer
3 min read
UFH Vice-Chancellor and Principal Prof Sakhela Buhlungu; AngloGold Ashanti Vice-President of Sustainability & Closure Business, Kgomotso Tshaka; UFH Deputy VC of Research, Partnerships & Innovation Dr Nthabi Taole-Mjimba; UFH Deputy VC of Teaching & Learning Prof Renuka Vithal; and Senior Vice-President of Group Sustainability at AngloGold Ashanti, Ambassador Baso Sangqu.
AMADLELO AGRI

AngloGold Ashanti Research Chair in Dairy Science & Technology launches into a bright future 

The chair is part of UFH’s larger plan to be socially and contextually relevant

  • Elna Schütz
7 min read
Prof Renuka Vithal, University of Fort Hare Deputy Vice Chancellor: Teaching and Learning is looking forward to the launch of South Africa’s first BSc in Dairy Science and Technology at UFH, a groundbreaking degree designed to transform the dairy sector.
ANGLOGOLD ASHANTI RESEARCH CHAIR IN DAIRY SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY

University of Fort Hare to trailblaze with upcoming Bachelors in Dairy Science & Technology

Producing skilled staff in this field will help to develop the Eastern Cape’s already significant dairy industry

  • Elna Schütz
6 min read
Fanie Ferreira, CEO of the Milk Producers’ Organisation (MPO), highlights the potential of the Research Chair in Dairy Science & Technology at the University of Fort Hare to drive transformative research, address industry challenges, and support small-scale dairy farmers across South Africa.
AGRICULTURAL BUSINESS CHAMBER OF SOUTH AFRICA

Milk Producers’ Organisation: Research will improve the industry 

Empowering small-scale dairy farmers across the rural-urban divide is the way forward

  • Elna Schütz
6 min read