Vice-Chancellor Phakeng to Leave UCT With R12 Million Package- News24
Professor Mamokgethi Phakeng will take an early retirement package from the University of Cape Town (UCT) after the embattled vice-chancellor and university council reached an exit settlement deal, according to an exclusive News24 report. The news website says it understands that Phakeng will be paid over R12 million to leave the university before her second term expires in 2028. Phakeng's exit follows the appointment of an independent panel of investigation into allegations of mismanagement and abuse of power against her and council chair Babalwa Ngonyama, headed by retired Supreme Court of Appeal president, Judge Lex Mpati.
Proteas Keep World Cup Dream Alive As They Sail into the Semi-Finals
Laura Wolvaardt and Tazmin Brits scored unbeaten half-centuries as the Proteas booked their place in a Cape Town match in the Women's T20 Cricket World Cup semi-finals with a 10-wicket win against Bangladesh, reports News24. All semi-final spots have been settled, with South Africa facing England on Friday February 24 and Australia battling India on Thursday February 23. It will take several steps up in standards for the Proteas to beat England but they have two days to figure out how they will do that, reports TimesLive. This is the first time that the ICC T20 Women's Cricket World Cup 2023 tournament is taking place in an African nation.
