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Fraud case just one example of governance failings at Basketball SA

The sport body’s former national administrator allegedly stole money by substituting his own bank account details for a service provider’s

Report: VUT’s former vice-chancellor was not fit for the job

The assessors’ report acknowledges that there has been a ‘blanket of shame’ that has enveloped the university for many years

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Response to the report of the independent assessors

VUT welcomes the publishing of the report of the independent assessors to investigate concerns of poor governance, leadership, management, corruption and fraud at the university.

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VUT chancellor, Dr Xolani Mkhwanazi, dies

The university conferred the degree of Doctor of Science Honoris Causa on Dr Xolani Mkhwanazi for his outstanding leadership contributions to maths and science education…

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No walk-ins at VUT

From the academic year 2020 going forward, all applications, admissions and registration processes will be done entirely online.

Universities must be wary of giving up their strengths for the sake of ‘radical transformation’

VUT should aim to become an entrepreneurial university

Helping students develop critical thinking skills and complex problem-solving abilities is crucial if universities are to remain relevant

Problems at VUT are not new. In 2012, under former vice-chancellor, Professor Irene Moutlana, VUT was put under administration. And again it was because of issues related to maladministration and a dysfunctional council. Moutlana was also found guilty of misconduct.

VUT’s troubles further exposed

Administrator warns that if the university is not fixed urgently it will collapse

Lack of support: Vice-chancellor Professor Gordon Zide has tendered his resignation because of concerns about his personal security, as well as his health. (Oupa Nkosi)

VUT vice-chancellor retires early

Zide’s emails describe a ‘torturous and treacherous working environment’ and a university that is failing to turn itself around

Professor Ihron Rensburg has been appointed as an administrator of the Vaal University of Technology. (Mary-Ann Palmer/Gallo)

Déjà VUT: Nzimande appoints another administrator at embattled university

Professor Ihron Rensburg has been appointed as an administrator of the Vaal University of Technology

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VUT chancellor gets honorary degree

Vaal University of Technology chancellor Dr Xolani Mkhwanazi, a Lancaster University alumnus, was awarded a doctor of science degree.

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VUT Vice-Chancellor addressed the Somali National University graduation ceremony

Professor Gordon Zide, Vice-Chancellor and Principal of the Vaal University of Technology, addressed the Somali National University graduation ceremony.

Members of the Sobukwe family and  VUT academic staff discuss how VUT’s public affiliation with Mama Sobukwe will do much  to help address the erasure of PAC heroes and heroines in the national discourse about the struggle. (Photos: Musa Rapuleng)

Mother of Azania carried love in her heart

Were she alive, she would have shared the award with everybody

Friends of Mama Sobukwe celebrate with her upon her release from detention

Veronica Sobukwe’s guiding ethos

Robert Sobukwe’s wife was an activist, and she looked after the children while he was incarcerated

An honourary degree is conferred to Mama Zondeni Veronica Sobukwe for her role in the struggle, which is accepted by members of the Sobukwe family.  (Photos: Musa Rapuleng)

Mama Sobukwe’s legacy lives on

‘She is the embodiment of humanity; evidently, as a nurse, but above all, as a mother of Azania’

Varsity head gets death threats after announcing fraud probe

The vice-chancellor had promised to rid the Vaal University of Technology of corruption

Universities must be wary of giving up their strengths for the sake of ‘radical transformation’

Vaal Tech council broke the rules over chairperson, warns SACP

Mofokeng stopped being a district representative, so he can’t head up VUT council, the SACP argues

VUT students have grown increasingly frustrated with management’s actions of late.

VUT sees fire, as student leaders urge calm

In response to recent expulsions and suspensions, VUT students began another wave protests, demanding that students be allowed to return to campus.

Professor wins fight for pension money from Vaal Tech after ten years

Court decides former Vaal University of Technology rector’s pension money can no longer be held back to pay for possible legal charges.

VUT students boycott classes for ‘basic services’

Students are demanding adequate security for all residences following the murder of two female students at an off-campus private residence.

Vaal campus terrorised by crime wave

In the wake of a double murder, VUT students are demanding that the university steps up security.