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SA Association of PhDs call for a clamp down on bogus honorary PhDs

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GUEST: Dr Mxolisi Mathebula – SAAPhd Media Director

Recent revelations of high-profile figures receiving such degrees from unrecognized entities have prompted calls for stricter regulations to safeguard the integrity of academic honors. The association issued a statement on Monday, regarding private universities that claim to be able to award honorary doctorates but are not officially accredited with the Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET).
25 Apr 2024 2PM English South Africa Business News · Investing

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