Wits university sexual harassment scandal
FIRST ON EWN: Women at centre of Wits sexual harassment scandal speak out
The three women who accused senior professor Mtendeweka Mhango of sexual misconduct say they’re relieved Wits has dismissed him.
The call by the Commission of Gender Equality comes in the wake of a sex scandal at Wits University.
The university has dismissed a senior professor who’s been found guilty of sexually harassing three of his female colleagues.
The senior academic targeted and sexually harassed two female lecturers and an office administrator over a period of time.
The professor, whose identity is known to EWN, is also in a position of authority and influence at the institution.
A fourth lecturer resigned after being accused of sexual harassment.
Two deans have become the latest staff members to resign from Wits University.
Wits says the move shows sexual harassment will not be tolerated at the university.
Adam Habib says the report proves issues around sexual harassment remain a challenge.
Two Wits university lecturers were recently fired for sexual harassment and misconduct.
Wits says the investigation into a sexual harassment scandal will soon be complete.