Minister Manamela acts over governance concerns at the University of Venda [SOUND]

# Minister of Higher Education Buti Manamela has notified the council of the University of Venda in Limpopo of the appointment of an independent assessor amid escalating governance concerns. This follows unresolved allegations against the vice-chancellor and chief operating official, and reports over their precautionary suspension. Spokesperson Matshepo Seedat says the assessor will investigate the allegations, governance, and management, and the council has 14 days to make representations: