In a petition filed by 39 students, the students challenged the university’s decision to discontinue online examinations, arguing that it was illegal, unreasonable and made without public participation. They said the decision could have serious consequences for some students, including the risk of dropping out. The institution told the court that academic staff had raised concerns about examination integrity during the online assessments. One of the key issues before the court was whether the Faculty Academic Committee acted outside its mandate by authorising the change. In his decision, the judge agreed with the university, finding that the faculty acted within its mandate.

Source: The Star February 05, 2026 16:25 UTC