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Fort Hare SIU investigation sparks Parliament visit

Fort Hare SIU Investigation Sparks Parliament Visit

A Special Investigating Unit probe found R17m paid for undelivered ICT work at Fort Hare. As protests turn violent and key buildings burn, Parliament visits on 21 Oct while the university moves classes online and pursues recoveries.
October 20, 2025
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Fort Hare Protests: Campus Fires, Shutdown and Claims

Fort Hare protests shut down campuses after multiple buildings were torched. Vice-chancellor Sakhela Buhlungu alleges “sponsored” violence tied to an SIU probe, while student leaders cite governance disputes and call for his removal as safety and learning are disrupted.
October 13, 2025

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