The University of Mpumalanga is defending its recruitment practices amid concerns over the employment of foreign nationals, saying 94.4% of its staff are South African citizens. The university says of its 706 employees, only 40 are foreign nationals, while among its 256 academics, 218 are South African.

The National Briefing · Aug 14, 2026 · 6m

The University of Mpumalanga is defending its recruitment practices amid concerns over the employment of foreign nationals, saying 94.4% of its staff are South African citizens. The university says of its 706 employees, only 40 are foreign nationals, while among its 256 academics, 218 are South African. This follows scrutiny during a parliamentary oversight visit and allegations on social media that the university is prioritising foreign nationals in its hiring processes.

Guest: Tlangelani Ubisi - Director of Stakeholder Liaison and Communication at the University of Mpumalanga