By Thapelo Molefe
The Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) in the Eastern Cape have called for the resignation of the Buffalo City Metropolitan Municipality mayor, Princess Faku, over allegations linked to the investigation into academic qualifications at the University of Fort Hare.
In a statement, the EFF said Faku should step down following claims that she fraudulently registered for an LLB degree. The allegations form part of an ongoing probe by the Special Investigative Unit (SIU).
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“The Economic Freedom Fighters calls for the immediate resignation of the ANC-deployed Mayor, Princess Faku, following revelations that she fraudulently registered herself at the University of Fort Hare,” the party said.
The EFF alleged that Faku did not meet the requirements to enrol for the law degree and accused political leaders of abusing their positions to access higher education.
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