Fort Hare’s future in the balance after violent protests

THE University of Fort Hare may be placed under administration following a recommendation by Parliament's Portfolio Committee on Higher Education.

- HOPE NTANZI

This comes in the wake of recent violent student protests and deepening governance challenges at the institution.

Committee Chairperson Tebogo Letsie said placing the university under administration would help stabilise the situation and rebuild trust between students and management.

The Eastern Cape university has been rocked by unrest that culminated in the burning of seven buildings, some of which hold national heritage status.

"Some of the university's buildings are national heritage sites and a Unesco World Heritage Site,” he said.