Higher Education Act, 1997 (Act No. 101 of 1997)NoticesStandard Institutional Statute, 2018Chapter 10 : Degrees, Diplomas and Certificates50. Capacity |
| (1) | The University may, subject to the provisions of this Statute and the Act, confer such degrees and award diplomas and certificates. |
| (2) | Save as is provided by paragraph 51, no degree may be conferred upon and no diploma or certificate may be awarded by the University to any person who has not— |
| (a) | been registered as a student of the University for the period prescribed by the Senate; and |
| (b) | completed the work and attained the prescribed standard of proficiency determined through assessment as required by the Senate. |
| (3) | The University may grant a certificate to any person who has pursued a course of study approved by Senate or an entity under the control of the University. |
| (4) | The Council may, in consultation with Senate, withdraw and revoke any degree, diploma, certificate or other qualification that was awarded— |
| (a) | on the basis of a material error on the part of the University: Provided that such withdrawal and revocation may only take place within a period not exceeding two years after the conferment concerned; or |
| (b) | as a result of a fraudulent or dishonest act in connection with the obtaining of such degree, diploma, certificate or other qualification. |
| (5) | Prior to the Council withdrawing and revoking the conferment of a degree, diploma, certificate or other qualification, Council must— |
| (a) | notify the recipient of the qualification concerned that a revocation and withdrawal is being considered; |
| (b) | provide the recipient with relevant information justifying the intended action; |
| (c) | provide the recipient with an opportunity to obtain assistance and to present his or her case; and |
| (d) | consider the submissions and representations of the recipient. |
| (6) | In the event that the withdrawal and revocation relates to circumstances contemplated in subparagraph (5)(b), the University must report the matter for criminal investigation as contemplated in section 66(2) of the Act. |
| (7) | The power of Council as contemplated in subparagraph 50(4), may be delegated to Principal who, in turn, may further delegate such power to any other employee of the University in terms of section 68(3) of the Act. |