Higher Education Act, 1997 (Act No. 101 of 1997)NoticesInstitutional Statute of the University of Fort HareChapter 2 : Institution2. Name, seat and powers |
| (1) | The name of the University is the "University of Fort Hare" also officially referred to as "Fort Hare". |
| (2) | The seat of the University is in Alice, located in the geographic area of the Raymond Mhlaba Local Authority, Ring Road, 1 King William’s Town Road, Alice, 5700. |
| (3) | The activities of the University are principally administered at its seat and at the two campuses in Bisho and East London. |
| (4) | The University of Fort Hare is a university established in terms of the Act and is a juristic person, as contemplated in section 20(4) of the Act. |
| (5) | The University functions in accordance with the Act, the Statute and the Institutional Rules of the University. |
| (6) | Notwithstanding subparagraph (5) the University may not, without the concurrence of the Minister, dispose of or alienate in any manner, any immovable property acquired with the financial assistance of the State or grant to any person any real right therein or servitude thereon. |
| (7) | The University may award honorary degrees, degrees, diplomas and certificates in its own name as contemplated in section 65B and 65C of the Act and Chapter 11 of this Statute. |
| (8) | The University may withdraw and revoke a degree, diploma and certificate as contemplated in section 65BA of the Act and Chapter 11 of this Statute. |