Response to Facebook post

DR MAX Price and UCT were approached for comment on Lebogang Hoveka’s piece. We received this response:

The University of Cape Town notes that this is an individual’s opinion. We strongly disagree with the opinion and think history and facts will too.

We have confidence that selection processes at UCT are thorough, include diverse stakeholders and that the best candidate for any position is appointed based on the criteria set during any given selection process.

We are always seeking to improve these processes and if any individual wishes to participate in that process (or raise concerns about any given process) they can do so via the human resources department. – Elijah Moholola, manager: media liaison and social media, Communication and Marketing Department, UCT