Competitors from across the globe took part
A lack of cohesion and common vision means the continent has lost clout on the world stage
The minister wanted to make the move in the wake of independent reports flagging poor financial controls, fruitless and wasteful expenditure, and mismanagement
Professor Puleng LenkaBula lauds the distance learning institution, despite a damning report and battle over it being placed under administration
Among the numerous allegations are that millions were used to refurbish the vice-chancellor’s official residence, which she is yet to move into
She combines a fighting spirit with a commitment to feminist and ubuntu ethics — qualities that will drive change at the institution
The economy is not producing work, with many young adults working outside their fields of study or considering leaving the country as a result
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Professor Puleng Lenkabula will be the first woman vice-chancellor since Unisa’s establishment 148 years ago. She is also the fifth women vice-chancellor in the country
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Students studying to be teachers by distance learning should be given more time in classrooms
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Words in local languages to describe queer people are offensive and in English are inaccessible
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In his inaugural speech as Unisa chancellor, Mbeki raised a number issues which remain pertinent in the country.
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