Sexual misconduct allegations haunt new Sefako Makgatho University head Peter Mbati
(World News South Africa)

Pretoria - The allegations of sexual impropriety that continue to haunt Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University`s head Professor Peter Mbati smack of vindictiveness and vendetta and require thorough investigation. The parliamentary portfolio committee on higher education said it planned to conduct an inquiry into his appointment while the allegations hung over his head. The allegations date back to 2011 when Mbati was the vice-chancellor of the University of Venda. Mbati was thereafter cleared of the allegations by the courts, university council and the National Prosecuting Authority, and was allowed to continue with his role at the university at the time. In 2011,...