Court battle: Mosa Moshabela contests UCT Council resolutions over misconduct claims
Mosa Moshabela, Vice-Chancellor of the University of Cape Town, is taking legal action against the institution's Council decisions following serious complaints about his conduct, raising critical questions about leadership and governance at UCT.
UCT Vice-Chancellor Mosa Moshabela is contesting Council resolutions in court following allegations of misconduct. He is seeking to overturn Resolutions 3, 4, 5 and 6 adopted by UCT Council on May 30, 2025, which directed him to undergo executive coaching, a 360-degree evaluation and a further investigation into the Forest Hill incident.
The controversy stems from 34 complaints, which reportedly included sexual harassment, cultural discrimination and gender discrimination. However, Moshabela argues he was never provided with the investigators' report, never informed of the specific concerns or had a chance to respond to the allegations. The Forest Hill incident involved a staff member whose mother contacted him after being unable to reach her daughter.
Moshabela claims he instructed a UCT Campus Protection Services official to check on the staff member's wellbeing, and the official entered the residence without objection. This incident did not result in formal complaints or complaints from those involved. Moshabela's actions contrast with those of his predecessor, former Vice-Chancellor Professor Mamokgethi Phakeng, who faced her own governance battles before leaving the institution.
The Students' Representative Council (SRC) expressed concern over the ongoing governance conflict, stating that its focus remains on issues directly affecting students.
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