Fort Hare’s vice-chancellor, Sakhela Buhlungu, resigns with immediate effect, according to IOL. The announcement comes shortly before he is due to present his case at a disciplinary hearing over allegations that he irregularly appointed two senior executives.
IOL reports that while Buhlungu has handed in his resignation, the university rejects an immediate exit. The university’s response indicates that its disciplinary process continues, even as the resignation is submitted, leaving the timing of his departure unclear.
The outlet frames the development around the sequencing of the resignation and the disciplinary hearing. Other aspects of the case—such as the specific allegations in detail, the disciplinary body’s next steps, or whether an interim leader is appointed—are not included in the provided summary.
