The University of Fort Hare has formally charged its vice-chancellor, Professor Sakhela Buhlungu.
The University of Fort Hare has formally charged its vice-chancellor, Professor Sakhela Buhlungu, with gross misconduct, insubordination and bringing the institution into disrepute, setting the stage for a high-stakes disciplinary hearing at one of the country’s most politically fraught universities.
According to the notice and charge sheet sent to him on 15 May, Buhlungu is accused of unlawfully appointing two Executive Directors, without the mandatory consultation with Senate and the Institutional Forum and without securing approval from Council.
The University alleges that the appointments breached Section 19.1 of its Statute and constituted a usurpation of Council authority.
Buhlungu was placed on precautionary suspension on 30 March.
