Information wars

Phakeng ‘goes rogue’ on social media, UCT goes mum in campus comms

Insiders say she has once again promoted a culture of gun violence in the land

28 February 2023 - 20:52

Outgoing University of Cape Town vice-chancellor Mamokgethi Phakeng, who was placed on leave with immediate effect on Tuesday, has mounted a battle on social media and is taking no prisoners...

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