Mangosuthu University of Technology MUT has suspended three senior officials, including vice-chancellor Prof Nokuthula Sibiya, for allegedly hiring security without following proper channels.
MUT council chair Dr Mosidi Mokgae issued the notice to staff and students on Thursday. She said the suspension was pending the finalisation of a disciplinary inquiry.
The suspension came hours before MUTs annual fundraising dinner, at which co-operative governance and traditional affairs minister Velenkosini Hlabisa was guest speaker.