'Urgent action needed' at Walter Sisulu University

Walter Sisulu University is sinking further into crisis as staff and students appeal for immediate intervention by minister Blade Nzimande.

UFS students face off over SRC election

All 20 members of the UFS's SRC now face high court action from a student unionist who argues that their election violates the SA Constitution.

Bid to nullify UFS student poll

The South African Students' Congress (Sasco) has taken legal action against the UFS for allegedly 'banning' political activity on campus.

Sasco vows new court action on 'undemocratic' UFS elections

In its continuing battle with the University of Free State, Sasco will ask a judge to declare student council elections "undemocratic".

Students march for free varsity education

Hundreds of students marched on Parliament on Friday demanding free varsity education. They will deliver a memorandum registering this demand.

Shabangu's statements 'a declaration of war'

Mineral Resources Minister Susan Shabangu's comments on the nationalisation of mines are "a declaration of war", Sasco says.

'Wits is still an ivory tower'

As student anger erupted at Wits over fee increases, Higher Education Minister Blade Nzimande refused to be drawn on whether he will pump up subsidies

Wits interdict leaves Sasco feeling harassed

Sasco felt harassed by the interdict Wits obtained to prevent further protest disruptions, but talks were continuing, a spokesperson said on Thursday.

Sasco attempts to force Pityana out from within

Sasco on Tuesday said it would call on the Unisa council to force vice-chancellor Barney Pityana to terminate his contract before it concluded.

Nzimande walks tightrope in different roles

Minister Blade Nzimande danced around questions on a potential conflict of interest between his Cabinet position and his leadership of the SACP.

Sasco: Pandor not to blame over matric-results blunder

Education Minister Naledi Pandor was not to blame for the blunder that saw thousands of matric results withheld, Sasco said on Wednesday.

Sasco protests over racism at UJ

A group of students protested at the University of Johannesburg (UJ) on Friday over allegations of racism, Sasco said.

'Poor will pay for free higher education'

The ANC's Polokwane conference resolved that the government should progressively introduce free education for the poor up to undergraduate level.

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