Abstract:
Professional bodies have vital roles to fulfil in relation to the
regulation and enhancement of concerned professions. Among
other reasons, academic programmes are subjected to the
accreditation process to ensure that such programmes are of
acceptable quality in the higher education system. However,
there is a perception that an intensifying influence is exerted
on universities by professional bodies focused on disciplines
affiliated with the South African construction industry. This has
resulted in a concern that the nature and extent of involvement
of some professional bodies amounts to undue interference,
with possible consequences for academic freedom.
