{"id":96797,"date":"2026-04-02T12:24:43","date_gmt":"2026-04-02T12:24:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/south-africa\/all-news\/ufh-initiates-disciplinary-action-against-vc-after-suspension"},"modified":"2026-04-02T13:01:26","modified_gmt":"2026-04-02T13:01:26","slug":"ufh-initiates-disciplinary-action-against-vc-after-suspension","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/south-africa\/all-news\/ufh-initiates-disciplinary-action-against-vc-after-suspension","title":{"rendered":"UFH Initiates Disciplinary Action Against VC After Suspension"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"color: #ff6600\"><strong>Africa-Press &#8211; South-Africa. <\/strong><\/span>Following the precautionary suspension of its vice-chancellor, the University of Fort Hare (UFH) said it will now focus on instituting disciplinary action related to a string of governance issues.<\/p>\n<p>On Tuesday, the institution placed Professor Sakhela Buhlungu on suspension after a forensic investigation found irregularities with the appointment of two executive directors.<\/p>\n<p>The university maintains that the suspension is an interim measure and not a guilty finding on his part.<\/p>\n<p>The decision follows a council meeting held on Monday, where the findings of the forensic probe were considered.<\/p>\n<p>The investigation found that four senior management members, including Buhlungu, failed to comply with governance procedures as set out in the university\u2019s statute.<\/p>\n<p>The university&#8217;s council said Buhlungu was informed of the findings and allowed to make representations before a final decision was taken.<\/p>\n<p>Following consideration of his response, the council resolved to institute disciplinary proceedings, with the suspension remaining in place pending the outcome.<\/p>\n<p>In the interim, Doctor Nthabi Taole-Mjimba has been appointed as acting vice-chancellor.<\/p>\n<p>The university has acknowledged that the development may cause concern among staff and students, but said measures are in place to ensure stability and continuity of operations.<\/p>\n<p><strong>For More News And Analysis About <span style=\"color: #ff6600\">South-Africa<\/span> Follow <span style=\"color: #ff6600\">Africa-Press<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Africa-Press &#8211; South-Africa. Following the precautionary suspension of its vice-chancellor, the University of Fort Hare (UFH) said it will now focus on instituting disciplinary action related to a string of governance issues. On Tuesday, the institution placed Professor Sakhela Buhlungu on suspension after a forensic investigation found irregularities with the appointment of two executive directors. 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