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UNISA welcomes move by Nzimande not to place university under administration
On Friday, Higher Education Minister Blaze Nzimande retracted his decision after being instructed by the Pretoria High Court to do so.
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Court orders Nzimande to retract decision to place Unisa under administration
The decision was handed down at the Pretoria High Court on Wednesday morning, following an urgent application by Unisa.
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UNISA criticises Nzimande's decision to place it under administration
This comes despite Nzimande being disallowed from placing the institution under administration by the Pretoria High Court.
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Unisa to challenge Nzimande's decision to place institution under administration
The minister on Friday announced that he was placing the institution under administration for 24 months, with former UJ vice-chancellor Professor Ihron Rensburg appointed as its administrator.
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Nzimande interdicted from placing Unisa under administration
Higher Education Minister Blade Nzimande was due to announce a decision on the fate of the institution on Friday.
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Nzimande set to announce final decision on placing Unisa under administration
Higher Education Minister Blade Nzimande served the university with a notice, following a scathing report into its affairs by an independent assessor.
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Unisa council given 7 days to make written representations to Nzimande
A report by an independent assessor revealed serious financial and other maladministration at Unisa, resulting in intentions from the Minister of Higher Education to place the university under administration and dissolve its council.
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The day that was: Taxi strike violence, Unisa placed under administration
The Eyewitness News bulletin with Jane Dutton.
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Unisa to be placed under administration, announces Nzimande
This follows a report by an independent assessor revealing serious financial and other maladministration within the university.
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A decision on the future of Unisa is complex & needs time, says Nzimande
An independent assessor appointed by Higher Education, Science and Technology Minister Blade Nzimande recommended that Unisa be placed under administration.
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'Unisa is not about tenders and fiefdoms,' says Nzimande
Higher Education, Science and Technology Minister Dr Blade Nzimande said the institution - which has been marred by allegations of maladministration and supply chain corruption - should be solely focused on education.
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Unisa should think about role it should be playing in global politics - Nzimande
This comes after Blade Nzimande spoke at the 150th birthday celebrations taking in Pretoria on Monday.
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Unisa 150th: LenkaBula denies any misconduct as VC, only 'marked improvements'
Ahead of the university's 150th birthday celebrations on Monday, Prof Puleng LenkaBula said the university has markedly improved since she joined in 2021, despite allegations of poor performance and maladministration.
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Unisa struggling to get a grip on exam cheating
In recent years Unisa has noted an uptick in cheating cases, with the 2020 move to online exams triggering a spike but the university is struggling to get a grip on various issues related to cheating.
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The day that was: SA’s economy improves, targeting Unisa & Prasa’s dodgy leaders
The Eyewitness News bulletin with Jane Dutton.
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Unisa registrar asked to hand over access card after notice of suspension
Unisa's registrar, Professor Steward Mothata is alleged to have violated the university’s code of conduct and ethics, however, specifics are unclear.
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Unisa suspends registrar over misconduct, policy breaches
Professor Steward Mothata is accused of serious allegations in relation to the abuse of his office.
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Nzimande applying his mind to Unisa report - dept
Higher Education and Training Minister Blade Nzimande commissioned an investigation into the affairs of the university following allegations of maladministration and tender irregularities against its vice-chancellor Puleng LenkaBula.
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Unisa management failed in executing its mandate, report finds
The report by Professor Themba Mosia focused on allegations of maladministration, tender irregularities, as well as governance failures at the institution among others.
