Fear and loathing at UCT as university Ombud calls VC Mamokgethi Phakeng a 'bully' | News24

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Fear and loathing at UCT as university Ombud calls VC Mamokgethi Phakeng a 'bully' | News24

Damning claims of "bullying" and a culture of fear have been levelled against high-ranking leaders at the UCT.

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