LLB graduate wins against Unisa over refusal to issue amended certificate after surname change
The North Gauteng High Court has ruled that the University of South Africa (Unisa) must issue an amended LLB certificate to a graduate who legally changed his surname. The court rejected the university's 'no duplicate' policy, distinguishing between lost documents and necessary administrative corrections.
Why it matters
This ruling sets a legal precedent for administrative fairness, ensuring that educational institutions must accommodate legal identity changes for their alumni.
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