Morudu v University of the Free State (5797/2022)
Morudu v University of the Free State (5797/2022) [2023] ZAFSHC 415 (20 October 2023)
The court found that the applicant had complied with all academic requirements for the diploma before the accreditation lapsed. The respondent's interpretation of the Higher Education Act was incorrect, as the legislation did not extinguish the applicant's vested right to the qualification. The court held that the relevant statutory provisions should be interpreted prospectively, and that the applicant's right to the diploma was not affected by the subsequent lapse of accreditation. The respondent conceded that qualifications registered on the NQF remain valid even after their registration pe…
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- Higher Education Act
- Accreditation Of Qualifications
- Joinder Of Parties
- Retrospective Application Of Statutes