SIU on investigation of allegations regarding corruption, fraudulent, and irregular actions relating to the admission into and the awarding of degrees at Fort Hare University
15 June 2023
SIU refutes assertions that it is “not up to the job” and “not equipped” to investigate allegations regarding corruption, fraudulent, and irregular actions relating to the admission into and the awarding of degrees at Fort Hare University
The SIU has noted various utterances and reports in the media to the effect that SIU is “not up to the job”, and “not equipped” to investigate allegations of corruption, fraud and irregularities relating to the admission into and awarding of degrees at the Fort Hare University.
The SIU is also investigating allegations of corruption in four tenders at the University. These include contracts for cleaning and gardening services, the leasing of student accommodation tender, the appointment of a service provider for the maintenance and repair of air conditioning systems, and collusion between officials of the University and service providers.
The SIU sets the record straight and refutes any assertion that it is not up to the job or not equipped to investigate as stated by some publicly.