The University of Cape Town, one of Africa’s top universities, has found itself in a negative publicity storm in the past fortnight over governance issues relating to its leadership.

The controversy, in which vice-chancellor Mamokgethi Phakeng cut short her study and research sabbatical, was apparently sparked by the resignation of one of her deputies, Lis Lange, early this year...

This article is free to read if you sign up or sign in.

If you have already registered or subscribed, please sign in to continue.



Questions or problems? Email helpdesk@businesslive.co.za or call 0860 52 52 00.

Would you like to comment on this article?
Sign up (it's quick and free) or sign in now.

Speech Bubbles

Please read our Comment Policy before commenting.