Fort Hare names Prof Chitha as next vice-chancellor to steer turnaround

Author: Sithandiwe VelaphiPublished on: October 18, 2026Country: South Africa

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Fort Hare names Prof Chitha as next vice-chancellor to steer turnaround

Fort Hare University has named Professor Chitha as its next vice-chancellor, tasking him with steering the institution’s turnaround. News24 reported the appointment on 18 October 2026. The supplied text provides no further details about his background or the planned turnaround measures.

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