Fort Hare murder accused axed over false degrees

Alleged mastermind behind killings was found during audit to have falsified degree certificates

28 January 2024 - 00:02

The University of Fort Hare has terminated the contract of its head of investigations and vetting services, Isaac Plaatjies, who is alleged to be behind the killings of at least one university official and the bodyguard of vice-chancellor Sakhela Buhlungu...

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