University of Fort Hare | Nzimande warns SIU about scope of probe

EAST LONDON - The Higher Education Minister is worried about the scope of the SIU probe at Fort Hare University.

Blade Nzimande was speaking during a visit to the institution.

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It comes after Eastern Cape Premier Oscar Mabuyane interdicted the unit from probing his qualifications.

Investigators are looking into academic fraud at the university.

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Nzimande wants all stakeholders to work together to deal with corruption and deadly violence.

But the university says it's capable of dealing with the issues itself.                                                                     

* eNCA's Ronald Masinda reports.