UCT opted for payout to avoid messy legal battle with vice-chancellor, say insiders
Legal experts advising the council said there's a 'strong prima facie case' against professor Mamokgethi Phakeng, but a hearing could harm both parties
26 February 2023 - 00:03
The University of Cape Town (UCT) council faced a quandary at its late-night meeting this week when it decided on the future of vice-chancellor professor Mamokgethi Phakeng...
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