{"id":103623,"date":"2025-01-29T11:46:27","date_gmt":"2025-01-29T09:46:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/zimbabwe\/all-news\/unisa-says-walter-magayas-marketing-diploma-does-not-exist"},"modified":"2025-02-09T18:06:16","modified_gmt":"2025-02-09T16:06:16","slug":"unisa-says-walter-magayas-marketing-diploma-does-not-exist","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/zimbabwe\/all-news\/unisa-says-walter-magayas-marketing-diploma-does-not-exist","title":{"rendered":"UNISA Says Walter Magaya\u2019s Marketing Diploma Does Not Exist"},"content":{"rendered":"

Africa-Press – Zimbabwe. <\/strong><\/span>Investigations have revealed that a diploma from the University of South Africa (UNISA), submitted by Walter Magaya to the High Court last week, is likely a forgery.<\/p>\n

The university has confirmed that Magaya\u2019s name does not appear in any of their databases.<\/p>\n

Magaya submitted a photocopied and certified diploma in marketing as part of his application to have a decision by the Zimbabwe Football Association (ZIFA) to disqualify him from the presidential race overturned.<\/p>\n

ZIFA had barred Magaya from the elections, citing his failure to meet the required 5 passes at Ordinary Level.<\/p>\n

Magaya, however, argued that his UNISA diploma, being a higher qualification, should suffice.<\/p>\n

Journalist Maynard Manyowa, of UK-based Dug Up, uncovered the alleged fraud after reaching out to UNISA for confirmation.<\/p>\n

In a letter dated January 28, 2025, the university confirmed that they had no record of Magaya\u2019s qualifications. It said:<\/p>\n

Kindly be advised that based on the details you provided; our system could not trace either a student number or date of birth for Mr. Magaya.<\/p>\n

This effectively means that we do not have Mr. Magaya as a student of UNISA.<\/p>\n

Magaya has demonstrated his passion for football by founding Yadah FC, a team in the Premier Soccer League. He has also built a stadium and sponsors women\u2019s football in Zimbabwe.<\/p>\n

However, as a preacher, Magaya has been surrounded by controversy. He previously claimed to have developed a cure for HIV\/AIDS, and some women from his church have accused him of sexual abuse.<\/p>\n

For More News And Analysis About Zimbabwe<\/span> Follow Africa-Press<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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