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Zinhle N

1 reviews | Active since Jan 2017

04 Sept 2025, 14:54

Poor Student Support and communication for MCOM Programme

I registered with MANCOSA, now in 2025, for a MCOM after having such a great experience with the when I did my Honours in 2024. I have had uninterested and un-invested supervisors - to which I asked for a change. I have been submitting work since May 2025 and there has be little to no support and communication from my research Coordinator. I have called and emailed and even asked to be removed from the programme - but they would not refund me. I completed my research proposal and chapters 1-3 in June already. From 2nd July till today, 4th September, I have still not had my ethical clearance approved. I cannot collect data, the year is almost over - I paid my tuition in full through a student loan, yet I am receiving the most ridiculous customer service. I've escalated to the manager - Tracey Naidu, hoping that my work will receive urgent attention and priority - it didn't make a difference. I am told to be patient yet more than three months of my year was wasted by the institution

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Mancosa
Mancosa's reply04 Sept 2025, 15:06
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Hi Zinhle 

Thank you for reaching out. We’re truly sorry to hear about your experience and apologise for any inconvenience caused.
  
Please be assured that your concern has been escalated to the relevant department. A MANCOSA representative will be in touch with you shortly to assist further.
  

Kind regards,
MANCOSA Team 

Best regards,

Mancosa
Mancosa's reply05 Sept 2025, 08:23
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Hi Zinhle

Please note that all applications for research studies must go through MHREC ethics clearance. This is standard MANCOSA practice to safeguard the research process, and it may take some time to ensure compliance. Your query has been escalated to the Chair of the Sub-Committee, and we are awaiting feedback on the way forward. 

Kind regards,
MANCOSA Team 

Best regards,

Mancosa
Mancosa's reply05 Sept 2025, 08:34
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Hi Zinhle

I trust this finds you well.

Please kindly confirm if you have received feedback from our team?

Kind Regards
MANCOSA Team

Best regards,