Wits fires 'senior staff member' over sexual misconduct
An independent investigation found the man guilty in respect of the three complainants and concluded the misconduct warranted dismissal
02 February 2017 - 06:24
Wits University has confirmed that a senior staff member has been dismissed‚ after he was found guilty of sexual misconduct. The staff member was accused of sexually harassing his colleagues. Three women laid complaints with the university's Gender Equity Office late last year. An independent investigation found the man guilty in respect of the three complainants and concluded the misconduct warranted dismissal.
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