Sasco lashes out at education reshuffle

Sasco lashes out at education reshuffle

13 Jun 2012 17:35 - Michelle Pietersen
Sasco says Jacob Zuma's appointment of Mdu Manana as deputy higher education minister is proof that his government doesn't take education seriously.
Blade Nzimande lashed for 'cash cow' claims

Blade Nzimande lashed for 'cash cow' claims

12 Jun 2012 11:00 - Bongani Nkosi
Higher Education Minister Blade Nzimande has been accused of failing to understand the problems that students in FET colleges are facing.
'Urgent action needed' at Walter Sisulu University

'Urgent action needed' at Walter Sisulu University

21 Oct 2011 09:43 - David Macfarlane
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

16 Sep 2011 00:00 - David Macfarlane
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

Bid to nullify UFS student poll

02 Sep 2011 09:57 - Victoria John
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

Sasco vows new court action on 'undemocratic' UFS elections

30 Aug 2011 13:00 - Victoria John
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

05 Mar 2010 12:51 - Staff Reporter
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'

03 Feb 2010 10:15 - Staff Reporter
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'

17 Sep 2009 15:33 - Thabo Mohlala
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

17 Sep 2009 11:07 - Staff Reporter
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

02 Jun 2009 14:54 - Staff Reporter
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

13 May 2009 15:30 - Staff Reporter
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

14 Jan 2009 12:58 - Staff Reporter
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

19 Sep 2008 10:51 - Staff Reporter
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'

09 Jul 2008 06:00 - Primarashni Gower
The ANC's Polokwane conference resolved that the government should progressively introduce free education for the poor up to undergraduate level.