A case involving a multi-million rand donation from the former North West University Vice Chancellor, Dr. Theuns Eloff made to a consultancy company, has been referred to the Hawks.

A forensic audit report revealed several irregularities had occurred under Ellof’s leadership.

The investigation shows among others, that Public Finance Management Act (PFMA) provisions were not followed, and that the donation was not approved by the university council.

A group representing students and alumni says there’s enough evidence to charge Eloff with fraud and corruption.

Higher education for transformation network’s Lucky Thekisho says: “We think there is nothing prima-facie case to arrest Dr Eloff. Let him go and account in court-this is a public institution and public money that was squandered or allegedly squandered and the society needs an answer in relation to these things.”

In a statement sent to the university council, Eloff says the donation was above-board and that he will go to court to defend it.

Eloff still maintains his innocence.

SABC