Former opposition legislator Mbuyiseni Ndlozi has questioned efforts to halt an inquiry into Eastern Cape Premier Oscar Mabuyane's university credentials, arguing that academic institutions bear responsibility for defending their degree awards rather than degree holders themselves. The Bhisho High Court previously determined that the Special Investigating Unit exceeded its authority when examining Mabuyane's qualifications from the University of Fort Hare, ruling the probe unconstitutional under its original mandate.
The Special Investigating Unit maintains its broader examination of academic fraud at Fort Hare continues unimpeded following President Cyril Ramaphosa's expansion of investigative powers to encompass all qualifications issued by the institution. Mabuyane, who faces allegations of fraudulently securing his master's degree and was deregistered by the university, has initiated legal proceedings to overturn that administrative action while denying any misconduct in obtaining his academic credentials.
The Special Investigating Unit maintains its broader examination of academic fraud at Fort Hare continues unimpeded following President Cyril Ramaphosa's expansion of investigative powers to encompass all qualifications issued by the institution. Mabuyane, who faces allegations of fraudulently securing his master's degree and was deregistered by the university, has initiated legal proceedings to overturn that administrative action while denying any misconduct in obtaining his academic credentials.
