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News24 reports that the University of Cape Town (UCT) has announced the appointment of Emeritus Professor Daya Reddy as its interim vice-chancellor.
The decision was made at a special council meeting last week following consultation with the senate and after seeking the advice of the Institutional Forum. UCT council chairperson Babalwa Ngonyama said Reddy would officially assume duty on Tuesday. He is expected to serve a term of about six months while the recruitment of a new vice-chancellor is completed. Reddy's appointment comes after beleaguered former vice-chancellor Professor Mamokgethi Phakeng was placed on special leave mere days after an agreement was reached for her to leave her position. Her exit came amid an independent investigation, led by retired Supreme Court of Appeal president judge Lex Mpati. The panel is probing allegations that Phakeng and Ngonyama misled the senate about the reasons for the departure of deputy vice-chancellor Lis Lange, as well as allegations of bullying, abuse of non-disclosure agreements and an exodus of senior staff.
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