Question NW586 to the President of the Republic
25 March 2024 - NW586
Steenhuisen, Mr JH to ask the President of the Republic
Whether he authorised an investigation by the Special Investigating Unit into the allegations of degree fraud against a certain person (Minister Noxolo Kiviet); if not, why not; if so, (2) whether the investigation into the specified allegation has been completed; if not, why not; if so, (3) whether the allegations were substantiated; if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, what are the relevant details? NW690E
Reply:
In terms of Proclamation R84 of 2022, gazetted on 5 August 2022, I authorised an investigation by the Special Investigating Unit (SIU) into certain allegations with respect to the affairs of the University of Fort Hare. The matters for investigation included allegations with respect to the awarding of honours degrees.
I am informed by the SIU that the investigation is ongoing.
The SIU proclamations issued by the President are not meant for specific individuals but are rather related to alleged maladministration and/or malpractices in connection with the affairs of a State institution.