Special Investigating Unit on investigations at Fort Hare University

SIU investigations at Fort Hare University are ongoing, focused on ensuring credible outcome

The Special Investigating Unit (SIU) has noted media reports on allegations that are currently being investigated by SIU at the University of Fort Hare. On 19 March 2023, the Sunday Times and Times Live reported on what it terms, “the SIU investigations found”.

The investigations are ongoing, and the SIU will always ensure that the integrity of its investigations is upheld and protected. The SIU will communicate investigations outcomes and consequence management with the media and public when there are any.

Though the SIU appreciates the media and public interest on the investigations, public reporting and speculation on ongoing investigations have a potential to prejudice the investigations.

Like all its investigations, the SIU remains focused on ensuring a credible outcome of the investigations. As it is required, any findings made will have to be supported by evidence and follow a legal process before any consequences on anyone or any institution are required to be acted upon. Legal process requires that anyone implicated should be given a right to be heard and to reply before finalising the findings and requiring consequence management.