Frustration with Delays in Ethical Clearance Process

I am deeply frustrated with the prolonged delays and lack of responsiveness from MANCOSA's research coordination team. As an MBA student, I have followed all necessary procedures, including resubmitting my documents on July 19th , same day we I received the feedback dated July 10th (Already it was long). Despite being granted a month-long extension, I am still waiting for the ethical clearance required to proceed with my research.

This delay is not just an inconvenience; it threatens to delay my graduation. I have already obtained a letter of permission to conduct my study and was given the green light to start data collection, but I am now stuck in limbo because of the slow processing on MANCOSA’s end.

I have sent multiple emails seeking clarity on the status of my clearance, but I have yet to receive any meaningful response. This lack of communication and delay in processing is causing unnecessary stress and anxiety, and it is severely impacting my academic progress.

I urge MANCOSA to address these issues promptly and improve the efficiency and transparency of their research approval process. This situation is unacceptable for a reputable institution, and I hope to see immediate action taken to rectify it.