Unisa Wins Court Order Against Ex-Registrar

Unisa Secures Court Order Against Former Registrars Public Attacks

The University of South Africa (Unisa) has successfully obtained a court order from the High Court in Pretoria, preventing its former registrar, Professor Steward Mothata, from making any further public criticisms against the university or its leadership. The interdict was issued on March 17, 2026, after Mothata failed to attend the hearing despite proper notification. The ruling prohibits Mothata from engaging in any communications that could harass, undermine, or harm Unisas reputation or management. Unisa filed the urgent case to put an end to what they considered to be harmful statements from the ex-employee. The conflict between Unisa and Mothata began in early 2023 when the university suspended and subsequently dismissed him over allegations of dishonesty and sabotage. Mothata retaliated by claiming to be a whistleblower exposing poor governance and mismanagement of funds. An independent report by Professor Themba Mosia in 2024 supported some of Mothatas concerns, highlighting issues such as tender irregularities, weak controls, supply chain failures, and questionable spending, including an 87 million rand laptop deal approved despite rules. Unisa maintained its position despite pressure from the Higher Education Department, which attempted but failed to place the university under administration, leaving internal tensions to persist.

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