The hearing started on 20 February 2018 following a request from the UNISA’s Vice Chancellor, Prof Mandla Makhanya, to investigate allegations of unfair discrimination, racism, sexism and harassment at the UNISA College of Law.
During the first sitting of the hearing, the Commission invited staff members at the College of Law, unions and management at UNISA, to present oral and written submissions to the investigation panel. During the second sitting, staff members, interested parties and the UNISA management, will have an opportunity to present their oral testimonies to the panel.
Following allegations of widespread racism and lack of transformation at UNISA, the Commission has decided to broaden the scope of the investigation to cover the entire institution.

The hearing will take place as follows:
Date: 08–10 May 2018
Venue: Pretoria UNISA main campus– KGORONG: BAMBOO AUDITORIUM
Time: 09h00

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For further information contact the Gauteng Provincial Office of the South African Human Rights Commission: Buang Jones, Provincial Manager, T: 011 877 3752 / C: 078 617 0476; E: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or Zamakhize Mkhize: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.; 011 877 3764 / C: 061 814 7143