JOHANNESBURG - The University of Fort Hare has formally charged its Vice-Chancellor, Professor Sakhela Buhlungu, with gross misconduct, insubordination and bringing the institution into disrepute.
Buhlungu is accused of unlawfully appointing two Executive Directors.
The University said he never consulted the Senate and the Institutional Forum and didn't secure approval from the council.
Buhlungu was placed on precautionary suspension on 30 March.
He's further accused of damaging the University’s reputation through comments made during an interview.