Fort Hare probe on

The Special Investigating Unit (SIU) has confirmed that its investigation into alleged academic irregularities at the University of Fort Hare will continue, despite a recent high court ruling that declared an earlier probe into Eastern Cape premier Oscar Mabuyane unconstitutional.

- Enkosi Selane

The Eastern Cape High Court in Bhisho issued an order on 23 October, finding the SIU's initial investigation into Mabuyane, conducted under Proclamation 84 of 2022, to be an abuse of power and ultra vires.

However, the investigating body maintains that this ruling does not affect its current work, which is being conducted under an amended proclamation issued in 2024.