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The University of Cape Town (UCT) is never far away from a race-based controversy, and history appears to be repeating itself at the hallowed campus. Professor Loretta Feris, who had served as the Deputy Vice-Chancellor for Transformation, has stepped down from her role at the institution – but the pick to replace her hasn’t kept everyone happy…
Transformation professor steps down from UCT role
UCT released a statement about Feris’ decision to take an early sabbatical before her term as DVC ends. They praised the professor for her multitude of achievements, after explaining why the two parties were going their separate ways.
Another race row brewing at UCT
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Another race-charged row is brewing at the University of Cape Town over the axing of a black woman in charge of transformation only to be replaced by a 72-year-old retired âwhite saviourâ on a R2-million salary package at a time when academics, staff and unions have been ordered to make cut-backs.
Deputy vice-chancellor: Transformation, Professor Loretta Feris was removed and replaced with British historical archaeologist Professor Martin Hall, who served in a variety of roles at UCT between 1983 and 2008, assumed duties as acting deputy Vice-Chancellor: Transformation on 1 April, prompting an uproar on campus.