Nzimande to place embattled Unisa under administration

On Monday the department of higher education confirmed Unisa will be placed under administration. File photo.Higher education minister Blade Nzimande has notified the University of South Africa of his intention to place the institution under administration.

On Monday the department confirmed the minister had notified Unisa council chairperson James Maboa of his intention to appoint an administrator on Friday. "The minister intends to exercise his powers in terms of the Higher Education Act of 1997, which empowers him to appoint an administrator. In terms of section 49B the council of Unisa will be dissolved upon the appointment of an administrator.

"The minister’s decision follows reports by an independent assessor, Prof Themba Mosia, and the ministerial task team on Unisa chaired by Dr Vincent Maphai. Minister Nzimande is satisfied that the independent assessor’s report reveals financial and other maladministration of a serious nature which affects the effective functioning of Unisa."

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